Payroll Administrator

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Chippenham is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage payroll for clients with tasks including processing payrolls, handling statutory payments, and ensuring compliance. This role offers a supportive culture, competitive salary of up to £30,000, and clear career progression opportunities in a professional environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down

Supportive, team-focused culture

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Proficient with payroll software like Sage or BrightPay.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Handle payroll queries and liaise directly with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Prioritization

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Assistant
Chippenham - Up to £30,000
Accountancy Practice | Full-Time | Permanent

A well-established accountancy practice in Chippenham is recruiting a Payroll Assistant to join their team.

This position requires previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau. It's a solid opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a professional, structured environment.

Role overview:
You will manage payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls

• Managing starters, leavers, statutory payments, P45s and P60s

• Submitting RTI returns to HMRC

• Handling payroll queries and liaising directly with clients

• Ensuring pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance

• Supporting year-end payroll processes

Candidate requirements:

• Payroll experience specifically within a practice or bureau is essential

• Proficient with payroll software such as Sage or BrightPay

• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC rules

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload

• Confident communicator with a client service focus

What's offered:

• Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience

• Supportive, team-focused culture

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down

• Clear progression opportunities within the practice

If you meet the essential experience requirement and want to progress your payroll career, please get in touch.