Payroll Officer

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Payroller to manage the full payroll process for a diverse client portfolio. Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, client communication, and compliance management. Ideal candidates will have a solid payroll background and be adept with cloud-based software. The firm offers flexible working hours, a supportive team culture, and comprehensive benefits such as annual leave, a pension contribution, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible working hours

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life insurance - 4x your salary

On-site parking

Bonus scheme

Client referral commission

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience, ideally in a bureau or multi-client environment.
• Strong ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain and manage a client portfolio.
• Assist clients and internal teams with payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and CIS records.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns.

Skills

Payroll experience

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Familiarity with cloud-based payroll software

Tools

Brightpay

Job description

Join a respected and growing accountancy firm with modern flexibility and traditional values.

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional who thrives on autonomy? We're looking for an experienced Payroller to join a welcoming team in Carlisle, where you'll be responsible for the full payroll process across a portfolio of varied clients.

🔍 What You'll Be Doing:

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) to tight deadlines.
• Managing your own client portfolio with accuracy and professionalism.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, and internal teams to resolve payroll queries.
• Keeping payroll and CIS records updated and compliant.
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns.

👤 Who We're Looking For:

• Payroll experience is essential-ideally in a bureau or multi-client environment.
• Familiarity with cloud-based payroll software is preferred (Brightpay or similar).
• Someone highly organised and capable of juggling priorities to meet deadlines.
• A team player with a professional, client-focused approach.

💼 Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly team within a modern, progressive accountancy practice. We offer flexibility, meaningful benefits, and genuine recognition for your work.

🌟 Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per years' service, up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours and TOIL scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance - 4x your salary
• On-site parking
• Bonus scheme + client referral commission
• Full training and support for your continued development

🕒 Full-time and part-time applications welcomed.

📍Location: Carlisle - Office-based (some flexibility available)

If you're looking for a fresh challenge where your expertise will be valued, and you'll enjoy real work/life balance-we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and join a team that values its people.