Payroll Assistant

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank-hols

Your birthday off

Extended break between Christmas and N

10% monthly team bonus

Auto-enrolment pension

Private healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Friendly and supportive environment

Career prospects

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services is seeking a Payroll Assistant for an accountancy practice based in Pitsford, Northamptonshire. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with PAYE, RTI and statutory payments.

You will use BrightPay, Sage or Xero Payroll, handle year-end tasks, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on service quality. A strong eye for detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Has at least 5 years' payroll experience.
• Has experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously.
• Possesses strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, NIC and statutory payments.
• Is confident using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage or Xero Payroll.
• Has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Can comfortably work to strict payroll deadlines.
• Communicates professionally and confidently with clients.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative, client-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Managing payrolls from start to finish with complete accuracy.
• Calculating starters, leavers, overtime, commission, bonuses and deductions.
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and ShPP.
• Producing payslips, payroll reports and payment summaries.
• Submitting FPS and EPS returns to HMRC.
• Managing pension auto-enrolment duties and contribution uploads.
• Processing tax code changes, student loans and attachment of earnings orders.
• Preparing year-end payroll documentation including P45s and P60s.
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries.
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers when required.
• Setting up new payroll clients and onboarding employees.
• Managing your own payroll calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider payroll team during busy periods.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Education

CIPP qualification in progress

Tools

BrightPay

Sage

Xero Payroll

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Location: Pitsford, Northamptonshire (Office Based)

Salary: 26,000- 35,000 (doe) + quarterly, target based bonus

About the role

We're recruiting on behalf of a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice that's built its reputation on providing exceptional service to a diverse portfolio of clients across Northamptonshire and beyond.

This isn't your typical accountancy firm.

They've invested heavily in technology, developed a genuinely supportive team culture and continue to grow through the quality of their service and client relationships. You'll be joining a business where your expertise is valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
• Managing payrolls from start to finish with complete accuracy
• Calculating starters, leavers, overtime, commission, bonuses and deductions
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and ShPP
• Producing payslips, payroll reports and payment summaries
• Submitting FPS and EPS returns to HMRC
• Managing pension auto-enrolment duties and contribution uploads
• Processing tax code changes, student loans and attachment of earnings orders
• Preparing year-end payroll documentation including P45s and P60s
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers when required
• Setting up new payroll clients and onboarding employees
• Managing your own payroll calendar and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Supporting colleagues across the wider payroll team during busy periods

Who We're Looking For

• Has at least 5 years' payroll experience
• Has experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously
• Possesses strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, NIC and statutory payments
• Is confident using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage or Xero Payroll
• Has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Can comfortably work to strict payroll deadlines
• Communicates professionally and confidently with clients
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative, client-focused team

Desirable

• CIPP qualified or working towards qualification
• Experience with CIS, P11Ds or PAYE Settlement Agreements
• Knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks
• Experience using pension provider portals such as NEST or The People's Pension

What's On Offer

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year
• Extended break between Christmas and New Year
• 10% monthly team bonus scheme when quarterly targets are achieved
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing practice with genuine long-term career prospects

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