Payroll Administrator

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Huddersfield is seeking a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing payrolls for approximately 150 clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Flexible working hours and part-time options are available. Candidates should have a strong understanding of PAYE and experience with payroll software. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment awaits you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Flexible working hours

Full training and onboarding support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, Auto Enrolment, and statutory payments.
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, Xero) is essential.
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and time management skills required.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payrolls for a diverse client base.
• Calculate wages, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Manage PAYE, NI, and pension contributions.
• Advise clients on payroll matters and legislative changes.

Skills

Understanding of PAYE, NI, and statutory payments

Experience using payroll software (Sage, BrightPay, Xero)

Excellent numeracy and accuracy

Time management skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Previous experience in an accountancy practice

Education

CIPP qualification

Job description

We're working with a well-established accountancy practice that is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideally starting in January. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage payrolls for approximately 150 clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent client service. The practice is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. If you're applying for a full-time position, you'll also assist with bookkeeping tasks, such as preparing journals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payrolls for a diverse client base
• Calculate wages, bonuses, overtime, and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP)
• Manage PAYE, NI, and pension contributions
• Handle starters, leavers, and payroll queries
• Submit RTI reports and liaise with HMRC
• Process BACS payments and issue relevant tax forms
• Advise clients on payroll matters and legislative changes
• Assist with payrolling benefits and P11Ds
• Perform ad hoc administrative duties as required
• (Full-time only) Support bookkeeping tasks including journal entries

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, Auto Enrolment, and statutory payments
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, Xero)
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• CIPP qualification is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

• A collaborative and professional working environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and payroll scenarios
• Flexible working hours and part-time options
• Full training and onboarding support

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