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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