Payroll Junior / Payroll Clerk

Spurling Cannon Ltd; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice in South East Kent is seeking a Payroll Junior or Clerk to join their busy payroll team. Offering full training and ongoing support, this role is ideal for those looking to start or grow their payroll career. Key responsibilities include processing payrolls, ensuring compliance, and maintaining client records. Competitive salary based on experience, with additional perks such as annual leave and birthday time off.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve off.

Birthday leave.

Two annual staff social events.

Two paid volunteering days per year.

Support for further professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 and above (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a payroll department is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of client payrolls.
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation.
• Handling payroll queries and liaising with clients.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Job description

Meets National Minimum Wage (negotiable upon experience)

South East Kent (Ramsgate office, CT12 6SJ)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a progressive and expanding accountancy practice based in South East Kent. Spurling Cannon is a multi-partner firm servicing a wide range of clients across the UK and Europe.

We are currently seeking a Payroll Junior or Payroll Clerk to join our busy payroll team. This is an interesting role within a fast-paced environment, where accuracy and efficiency are essential to delivering a comprehensive payroll service to our clients. Full training and ongoing support provided.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 and above (or equivalent)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of client payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation
• Handling payroll queries and liaising with clients
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Key Skills:

• Fantastic communication skills
• Effective time and task management
• Ability to deal with people both face-to-face and over the telephone
• Hard working both practically and academically
• Self-driven, organised, and highly motivated
• Well presented
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

What We Offer

• 20 days annual leave, plus Christmas Eve off.
• Birthday leave – enjoy your birthday as a paid day off.
• Two annual staff social events.
• Two paid volunteering days per year to support causes important to you.
• Opportunity to continue your studies – support available for further professional qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in payroll within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Previous experience within a payroll department is advantageous but not essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Meets National Minimum Wage (negotiable upon experience)

Work Location: In person