Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer

Hoksaa; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer. This role involves managing payroll, ensuring compliance with HMRC, and supporting finance operations. Ideal candidates should have up to 2 years of payroll experience and strong communication skills. Flexible working and training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Structured training plan

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer matching

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years’ experience within payroll administration.
• Strong telephone and email skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and members.
• Experience of managing work to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all payroll changes and payments are completed in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for running P45 and P60 certificates and filing information online to HMRC.
• Manage input records, set up starters, process leavers.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Strong communication skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Quantum Advisory has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer to join the team.

Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Location: Cardiff, CF3 0LW, with hybrid working

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 16 November 2025

About Us

At Quantum Advisory, we're committed to delivering high‑quality services while ensuring value for our clients. With offices in Amersham, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London, our team consists of Partners who have previously led actuarial and pension consulting teams at major firms.

With a first‑class pedigree and extensive experience, there's little in the realm of pensions work that we haven't undertaken. By investing in talented individuals, robust systems, and fostering proactive solution‑based thinking, we aim to provide a premium service to our clients.

Work for us and you will become part of a close‑knit team that is skilled, experienced and passionate about delivering a high‑quality consultancy service to our corporate and trustee clients.

Assistant Payroll And Accounts Officer - The Role

Working as part of our established Payroll team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services across our expanding client base.

In this varied role, you will manage the end‑to‑end administration of monthly pensioner payrolls — from onboarding new clients and processing payments to ensuring full compliance with HMRC reporting requirements. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider finance operations, assisting with customer billing, preparing online payments, and maintaining daily cash book records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within payroll and finance in a professional, supportive, and forward‑thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all payroll changes, payments to members and statutory payments are completed in a timely manner on a monthly basis
• Be responsible for running P45 and P60 certificates when required and filing information online (FPS, EPS, etc.) to HMRC before the due date
• Manage input records, set up starters, process leavers
• Work closely with the administration teams and the wider finance team
• Take ownership of the payroll from start to finish and be the first point of contact for all queries
• Answer queries by phone, email and letter, providing an excellent level of service to members and colleagues

Skills & Experience

• Up to 2 years’ experience within payroll administration
• Strong telephone and email skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and members
• Microsoft Excel experience to an intermediate level
• Microsoft Word experience to be able to competently prepare letters to members
• Experience of managing work to meet strict deadlines
• The ability to multitask and prioritise your own workload
• Be methodical in your work and be comfortable following set processes
• A willingness to assist and support your colleagues across the Finance team during busy times
• This role would suit someone wanting to continue a career in payroll or looking for new challenges and opportunities

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Flexible working hours, including some remote working
• You will also be offered a structured training plan and will be given the chance to further develop your skills and career
• 24 days standard annual leave with a holiday purchase/sale scheme
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Volunteering leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Seasonal parties and social events

Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November 2025.

If you are interested in applying for this Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer role, please click ‘Apply’ now.