Payroll Assistant

Are you an experienced Payroll Assistant looking to join a well-established accountancy practice where you can manage a varied client portfolio and develop your payroll expertise within a supportive team?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Keighley, who are looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant to join their busy payroll department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and is looking to develop their career within a friendly and supportive accountancy practice.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time hours available
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing practice

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and ShPP.
• Process new starters and leavers accurately and within required timescales.
• Manage pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Produce payslips and payroll reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc office duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment.
• Good working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Confident using payroll software; experience with IRIS Staffology Payroll would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• A positive, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

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