Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and organised Payroll Assistant to join our established Payroll Bureau within a busy firm of Chartered Accountants. Working in a professional environment, the successful candidate would support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services to multiple client's, ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension auto-enrolment regulations. The role requires the ability to manage deadlines in a bureau environment for a large range of clients, as part of a wider payroll team.

Payroll experience is required (preferably in a payroll bureau or accountancy firm) in accuracy and timeliness of payrolls, HMRC compliance and pension regulations. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, the key responsibilities will include

Process multiple client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) Validate payroll data (hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions) Process starters, leavers and adjustments Manage auto-enrolment duties (assessment and pensions uploads) Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC Generate payslips, P45's, p60's, payroll reports Handle client payroll queries Some knowledge of Payrolling Benefit in Kind payments Working as part of a payroll team Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll records Use Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables) for reconciliations

Our minimum requirements

5 GCSE's including Maths and English Language, at a minimum of grade 5 Practical payroll processing experience

Skills required

Experience with Sage, Pegasus Opera or Moneysoft Knowledge of HMRC and pension provider systems Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Excellent Excel and data management skills Understanding of auto-enrolment and payroll legislation Good communication and client service skills Ability to manage multiple client deadlines Discretion and confidentiality

A bit more about us

Muras Baker Jones Limited is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants providing a full range of accounting, audit, tax and financial management services to its clients. Based in Wolverhampton, with a team of around 60, MBJ is one of the largest independent firms in the area. We have an extremely low employee turnover and this is something we pride ourselves on. We offer a number of benefits and incentives which make MBJ a great place to work. These include:

Flexible working arrangements The ability to 'buy' additional holiday Further discretionary holiday over Christmas Flexible pensions Personal development programme Subsidised social events Casual dress Child care vouchers Incentive scheme for the introduction of new clients or employees Christmas/discretionary voucher scheme
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your skills in payroll processing, we encourage you to apply for the Payroll Assistant position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20,000.00-22,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wolverhampton WV1 4EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person