Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

£34,000 - £36,000

Hybrid Working | 2 Days Office | Permanent

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its payroll team.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients, working across a broad range of payroll

requirements while delivering a high-quality service in a professional accountancy practice environment.

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who thrives on building client relationships, managing deadlines and providing accurate payroll services across multiple clients.

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include

Managing an allocated portfolio of payroll clients

Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

Administering statutory payments and deductions

Managing workplace pension schemes and pension uploads

Producing payroll documentation including P45s and P60s

Registering new clients with HMRC for PAYE

Monitoring HMRC accounts and investigating discrepancies

Processing benefits and year-end payroll activities

Advising clients on payroll-related matters

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Supporting payroll legislation compliance and best practice

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies To be successful, you'll have:

Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or multi-client environment

Experience managing a portfolio of payroll clients

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC

requirements

Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment

Experience processing payrolls from start to finish

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Excellent client-facing communication skills

Experience using payroll software and HMRC portals

Good Excel skills What's on Offer?

£34,000-£36,000 salary

Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)

Diverse and interesting client portfolio

Professional and supportive working environment

Ongoing technical development

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working culture

Comprehensive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a collaborative practice environment where client service and technical excellence are valued equally.

Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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