Payroll & Accounts Administrator

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment client is a well-established South West-based accountancy firm seeking a Payroll & Accounts Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage high-volume payrolls and assist with bookkeeping in a growing practice.

The role requires strong payroll knowledge (PAYE, NIC, SMP, SSP) and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and within a small team to meet deadlines and deliver outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• Effective communication with clients, colleagues and HMRC.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, SSP, SMP, NI and pensions.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team, with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage high-volume payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Administer end-to-end payroll processes with accuracy and compliance.
• Handle payroll-related queries with clients, HMRC and third parties.
• Assist with bookkeeping duties and support accounts preparation.
• Support the wider accounts team with ad hoc finance tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client liaison

Data entry

Payroll legislation

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Our client, a well-established South West-based accountancy firm currently experiencing a period of significant growth, is seeking an enthusiastic Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join their dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within an accountancy practice. It would particularly suit an experienced payroll professional who is keen to broaden their skill set by gaining hands-on accounts experience, while continuing to build their expertise across both payroll and finance in a supportive and growing firm.

The responsibilities:

• Process and manage high-volume payrolls for a diverse client portfolio on weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Administer the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submissions.
• Handle payroll-related queries professionally, liaising with clients, HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Assist with bookkeeping duties, including processing financial records and supporting accounts preparation.
• Support the wider accounts team with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks, gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions.
• Manage your own workload effectively while working collaboratively within the team to meet deadlines and deliver excellent client service.

The candidate:

• Proven experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• Effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and HMRC.
• Strong understanding of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team, demonstrating accurate data entry skills, adherence to deadlines, and performance under pressure.