Payroll Assistant

Heybridge Associates Ltd; Silsden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Workplace pension

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

Heybridge Associates Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Assistant for a busy payroll department in Keighley. You will manage payrolls across multiple frequencies for a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC rules.

The role suits someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys a supportive team and is looking to develop their career within an established practice. Full-time or part-time hours are available and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Good working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Confident using payroll software; experience with IRIS Staffology Payroll would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and ShPP.
• Process new starters and leavers accurately and within required timescales.
• Manage pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Produce payslips and payroll reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc office duties as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

IRIS Staffology Payroll

Payroll software

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll Assistant looking to join a well-established accountancy practice where you can manage a varied client portfolio and develop your payroll expertise within a supportive team?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Keighley, who are looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant to join their busy payroll department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and is looking to develop their career within a friendly and supportive accountancy practice.

You will support the accurate and timely processing of client payrolls across a range of pay frequencies, ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements while providing a responsive service to clients and their employees.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time hours available
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing practice

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and ShPP.
• Process new starters and leavers accurately and within required timescales.
• Manage pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Produce payslips and payroll reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc office duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment.
• Good working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Confident using payroll software; experience with IRIS Staffology Payroll would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• A positive, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.