Payroll Clerk

JGA Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accountancy practice in York is seeking a confident Payroll Clerk to handle client payroll processing. Candidates should have strong payroll experience and ideally be familiar with Xero. The role is office-based with flexible hours and offers an annual salary between £26,000 and £28,000. Join a growing team focused on delivering exceptional payroll services.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end client payroll background (weekly + monthly).
• Confident using Xero Payroll (essentially preferred, not mandatory).
• Comfortable working both independently and within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly client payrolls, mainly in Xero.
• Handle statutory payments (SSP, SMP etc.) and attachment of earnings.
• Complete payroll year-end, P11Ds, Benefits in Kind.

Skills

Client payroll experience

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

Xero Payroll

Job description

Payroll Clerk

💷 £26,000-£28,000 | 📍 York | 🕓 37 hrs (Flexible Structure Post-Probation)

🏢 Office-Based (Core hours 10am-4pm, 4 days/week) | 🧾 System: Xero (Preferred)

The Opportunity

A modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking a confident Payroll Clerk with strong client payroll experience to join their growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly client payrolls, mainly in Xero.
• Manage starters, leavers, and payroll documentation.
• Ensure full auto-enrolment compliance for clients.
• Liaise confidently with HMRC (RTI submissions, enquiries, payroll queries).
• Handle statutory payments (SSP, SMP etc.) and attachment of earnings.
• Prepare CIS returns and associated bookkeeping.
• Complete payroll year-end, P11Ds, Benefits in Kind.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong end-to-end client payroll background (weekly + monthly).
• Confident using Xero Payroll (essentially preferred, not mandatory).
• Excellent accuracy, data entry, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a small team.
• Confident handling queries and statutory processes.
• Immediate / 1-2 week notice ideal (up to 4 weeks considered).

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