Job Description

Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover - 9 Months)

Location:

Paisley (near town centre; excellent transport links and free parking)

Hours:

Full-time

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to join a friendly and supportive team for a key maternity cover opportunity? Join our well-established chartered accountancy practice, where you'll work with a diverse range of clients and play a vital role in our busy payroll bureau.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment:

Work within our Business Support Team who take pride in delivering outstanding client service.

Variety & Autonomy:

Manage your own portfolio, covering different pay frequencies and business sectors--no two days are the same!

Professional Growth:

Enhance your expertise and stay up to date with the latest payroll legislation and practice in a dynamic bureau environment.

Convenient Location:

Our Paisley office is easily accessible, whether you drive (free parking nearby) or use public transport.

Supportive Transition:

Clear handover processes and guidance from our experienced team to help you succeed throughout your assignment.

What You'll Do:

Take ownership of your own client payrolls, processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly runs. Be the go-to expert for your clients, building relationships and answering payroll-related queries with clarity and confidence. Stay compliant: administer auto-enrolment pensions, handle PAYE and NIC submissions, and ensure accurate processing in line with RTI and HMRC requirements. Offer guidance on payroll legislation, including tax, NI, and workplace pensions. Prepare reports, manage statutory deductions, and maintain meticulous records. Support ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement within our payroll team.

What We're Looking For:

At least 2 years' payroll experience, ideally within a payroll bureau/accountancy practice environment. Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation (tax, NI, auto-enrolment). Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Professional and friendly communicator, able to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike. Proficient with payroll software (e.g., Xero, BrightPay, Sage) and confident in Excel. Proactive, reliable, and able to handle confidential data with discretion. CIS knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Interested?

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a real difference to our clients throughout this maternity cover, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to

careers@johnmtaylor.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 27,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person