Payroll & Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team in Newton Abbot. This full-time role involves processing payroll for clients, managing queries, and assisting with accounts. The ideal candidate will have payroll experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, medical insurance, and generous leave.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

28 days of leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent payroll experience.
• Understanding of payroll legislation including PAYE, SSP, SMP.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for approximately 100 clients weekly or monthly.
• Managing payroll independently while meeting strict deadlines.
• Assisting with accounts and tax preparation.

Skills

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 £28,000, 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.