Job Description

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for an opportunity to join a well-established chartered accountancy practice? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised payroll professional to manage payroll services, with a strong emphasis on processing payroll for a local authority-run care program.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end payroll processing with a primary focus on care sector payrolls under a local authority scheme. Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC regulations, NEST pension schemes, and statutory requirements. Managing payroll queries and providing excellent customer service to both clients and employees. Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and holiday pay calculations. Liaising with local authorities regarding funding, pay rates, and legislative updates. Producing payroll reports, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate records. Assisting with year-end payroll procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and RTI submissions. Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and industry best practices.

About You:

Previous experience in payroll processing within a chartered accountancy or payroll bureau setting. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment. Experience working with local authority-funded payrolls or care sector payrolls is highly desirable. Proficiency in payroll software ideally Sage Payroll Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Benefits:

Starting salary of 29,000 per annum. Full-time permanent contract - 9:00am until 5:15pm with 1 hour lunch. 9:00am until 4pm with 45 minutes for lunch on Friday. 9% pension contributions. Salary sacrifice private healthcare package. Onsite free parking. Disabled access & facilities in modern, airconditioned offices. Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment. Career progression and training opportunities with opportunity to work towards ACA qualifications.
If you are a skilled payroll professional seeking a rewarding role within a respected chartered accountancy practice, we want to hear from you! Apply today or contact us for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Payroll: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025