Bureau Payroll Clerk (+ Personal Tax Returns)

Reed; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Sociable team

Own client portfolio

Job summary

Reed in Bournemouth is seeking a Bureau Payroll Clerk and Personal Tax Advisor to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accurate payroll and pensions services and timely RTI submissions.

The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, personal tax returns, month-end/year-end procedures, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, and compliance. The firm offers a supportive, sociable team and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment.
• Substantial payroll experience in a high-volume payroll setting is welcome.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments and pensions administration.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients.
• Completing personal Tax returns as part of the role.
• Completing month-end and year-end payroll procedures.
• Administering statutory payments including SSP and SMP.
• RTI submissions and payroll compliance reporting.
• Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

RTI submissions

Pensions administration

Payroll legislation

Payroll software

Client portfolio management

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Bureau Payroll Clerk and Personal Tax Advisor

(Salary £34,000 - £40,000 per annum)

Are you a diligent and organised Payroll Officer looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, customer service and effective time management are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

I'm partnering with a friendly and well-established accountancy practice with a close-knit, sociable team. Due to the current Payroll Manager relocating they are recruiting a replacement.

The Role

You will provide a comprehensive payroll and pensions service, managing your own portfolio of clients and ensuring all payroll processes are completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients
• Completing personal Tax returns as part of the role.
• Completing month-end and year-end payroll procedures
• Administering statutory payments including SSP and SMP
• RTI submissions and payroll compliance reporting
• Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment activities

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous payroll experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment
• Alternatively, substantial payroll experience gained within a high-volume payroll setting
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments and pensions administration
• Experience using a variety of payroll software packages

What's on Offer?

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• A close-knit and sociable team culture
• The opportunity to manage your own client portfolio
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A stable and respected accountancy practice with a strong reputation