Payroll Assistant (Hybrid)

Search Consultancy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Glasgow is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a hands-on role managing a varied payroll portfolio. The position involves processing payroll, handling client interactions, and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. The ideal candidate should have proven payroll experience and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 with benefits that include pension, healthcare, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

Pension and healthcare

Clear career progression

Supportive culture

Visible role with impact

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ability to manage client payroll portfolios.
• Knowledge of HMRC reporting and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Manage payroll inboxes and general admin.
• Assist with VAT returns as needed.

Skills

Proven payroll experience

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Client management skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Excel

Job description

Payroll Assistant (Hybrid)

Glasgow • Up to £35,000

I'm recruiting a Payroll Assistant for a well-established accountancy practice in Glasgow. This is a hands‑on role taking ownership of an existing payroll portfolio of around 80 clients (largest payroll circa 40 employees). If you enjoy end‑to‑end payroll, client contact, and working in a supportive practice environment, this is well worth a look.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• Pension and healthcare
• Clear career progression and development
• Supportive, inclusive culture with a real focus on wellbeing
• A visible role with genuine impact on the business

The role

• End‑to‑end payroll processing (weekly, monthly and some annual)
• Managing a varied client payroll portfolio
• CIS payrolls
• Pension submissions and auto‑enrolment
• HMRC reporting and year‑end processes
• Sage Payroll and Excel
• Managing payroll inboxes and general admin
• Assisting with VAT returns where required

What I'm looking for

• Proven payroll experience
• Practice experience preferred, but not essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with good client skills

If you'd like to hear more about this role, or others I'm working on, get in touch.

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📞 07469 413 145

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