Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Emmerson Ross Recruitment; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a friendly team in Newton Abbot. This full-time role requires at least a year of payroll experience, proficiency in IT, and a strong understanding of payroll legislation, offering a salary up to GBP 28,000 alongside benefits like private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience processing payroll transactions.
• Understanding of payroll legislation (PAYE, SSP, SMP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for approximately 100 clients weekly or monthly.
• Managing payroll independently and resolving client queries.
• Assisting with accounts and tax preparation as time allows.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

IT proficiency

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Job description

We are seeking a Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join our client's friendly team in a small, welcoming office located in Newton Abbot. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it a great place to work.

As a Payroll & Accounts Assistant, you should ideally have at least one year of payroll experience and be comfortable building relationships with clients, as you will often need to communicate with them to gather information necessary for processing their payrolls. Additionally, you will assist with accounts and tax preparation. No previous experience is required for this part of the role, but AAT studying/qualification is preferred, and full training will be provided.

Payroll & Accounts Assistant key responsibilities:

• Processing and filing payroll for approximately 100 clients on a weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, or monthly basis.
• Managing all aspects of payroll independently while meeting strict deadlines and resolving client queries in conjunction with HMRC as necessary
• Assisting with accounts and tax preparation when time allows
• Handling administrative tasks, including interacting with clients who come into the office and assisting with general duties as needed

Are you the right fit for this team?

To succeed as a Payroll & Accounts Assistant, you will need:

• At least one year of recent experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions
• An understanding of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance, pensions, etc.
• Proficiency and confidence in using IT, including Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly with clients, colleagues, and HMRC
• Independence in your work while also being a team player in a small team

Benefits you will receive as a Payroll & Accounts Assistant:

• Salary up to GBP28,000, negotiable for the right candidate
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days of leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing by one day for every two years of service, up to a maximum of 33 days

This Payroll & Accounts Assistant position is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.