Payroll Assistant

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: 28,000 - 31,000 PA DOE

Hours: 30-37.5 hours, Monday to Friday flexible dependant on the candidate. The company also offers flexi time with 10-4 being the core hours

Benefits: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, Xmas Closure, Free Parking, Death in Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Socials, Modern Offices

Are you experienced in payroll looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and professional business? We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Yeovil who are looking to add a detail-focused payroll professional to their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing payroll processes, building strong client relationships, and working in a supportive environment where accuracy and customer service are highly valued. They are always developing their staff and will fully support you with further qualifications and achieving your CIPP Level 3

The Role

As a Payroll Assistant, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of payroll clients and ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time. You'll work closely with clients, HMRC, and pension providers while ensuring all statutory deadlines are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a variety of clients
• Setting up new payroll clients and HMRC accounts
• Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Submitting RTI reports to HMRC
• Issuing employee payslips and payroll summaries to clients
• Managing auto-enrolment pension submissions and reconciliations
• Calculating and reconciling PAYE payments and Attachment of Earnings Orders
• Liaising with pension providers regarding client schemes
• Responding to payroll-related queries from clients and HMRC
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and filing deadlines
• Supporting colleagues across the wider team as required
• Assisting with administrative duties, system updates and general office support
• Providing clients with up-to-date information on payroll legislation changes

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous payroll administration experience
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong IT skills and experience using payroll software
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team

If you're an organised and reliable payroll professional looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply: To apply for this role, please do so online or email your CV to (url removed) or call Vicky on (phone number removed).

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