Payroll Officer

Four Squared; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Diverse client portfolio

Career progression

Flexible working culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Four Squared is a well-established accountancy practice providing payroll services to a diverse client base. The Payroll Officer will manage a portfolio of clients and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing.

You will handle weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, administer pensions and deductions, and produce essential payroll documents. The role requires excellent communication and independent deadline management in a client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management across multiple clients.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Ability to process payroll from start to finish.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated portfolio of payroll clients
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Administering statutory payments and deductions
• Managing workplace pension schemes and pension uploads
• Producing payroll documentation including P45s and P60s
• Registering new clients with HMRC for PAYE
• Monitoring HMRC accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Processing benefits and year-end payroll activities
• Advising clients on payroll-related matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting payroll legislation compliance and best practice
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies

Skills

Payroll management

Client relationships

HMRC regulations

Pensions & auto-enrolment

Excel

Payroll software portals

Education

Accounting/payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll software

HMRC portals

Excel

Job description

Payroll Officer
£34,000 - £36,000
Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Permanent

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its payroll team.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients, working across a broad range of payroll requirements while delivering a high-quality service in a professional accountancy practice environment.
We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who thrives on building client relationships, managing deadlines and providing accurate payroll services across multiple clients.

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an allocated portfolio of payroll clients
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Administering statutory payments and deductions
• Managing workplace pension schemes and pension uploads
• Producing payroll documentation including P45s and P60s
• Registering new clients with HMRC for PAYE
• Monitoring HMRC accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Processing benefits and year-end payroll activitiesAdvising clients on payroll-related matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting payroll legislation compliance and best practice
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies

To be successful, you'll have:

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or multi-client environment
• Experience managing a portfolio of payroll clients
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment
• Experience processing payrolls from start to finish
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent client-facing communication skills
• Experience using payroll software and HMRC portals
• Good Excel skills

What's on Offer?

• £34,000-£36,000 salary
• Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Ongoing technical development
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working culture
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a collaborative practice environment where client service and technical excellence are valued equally.