Payroll Senior

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Friendly team

Supportive environment

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in Torbay, focusing on accounts and payroll. You will manage payrolls, bookkeeping and general accounts work, delivering accurate processing and timely reporting.

The role suits someone with payroll experience in an accountancy setting, strong BrightPay knowledge, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Flexible, supportive environment and competitive salary up to £30,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Good bookkeeping and general accounts experience.
• Strong knowledge of BrightPay.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Managing new starters, leavers, statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Submitting FPS, EPS and other HMRC payroll submissions.
• Responding to payroll-related client queries.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Client bookkeeping and maintaining financial records.
• Bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping duties.
• Supporting with accounts preparation and other general practice work.
• Building strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Payroll experience

Bookkeeping

Client service

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Communication

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Accounts and Payroll

Location: Torbay
Job Type: Permanent Full -Time Minimum 30 hours per week.
Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE, depending on experience

A growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Torbay is looking for an experienced Accountant to join its friendly and supportive team.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time, while also supporting the wider practice with bookkeeping and accounts work.

The role would suit someone who enjoys variety and is confident working across payroll and general practice accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Managing new starters, leavers, statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Submitting FPS, EPS and other HMRC payroll submissions.
• Responding to payroll-related client queries.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Client bookkeeping and maintaining financial records.
• Bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping duties.
• Supporting with accounts preparation and other general practice work.
• Building strong, long-term client relationships.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Good bookkeeping and general accounts experience.
• Strong working knowledge of BrightPay.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Mimimum 30 hours per week
• A varied role across payroll, bookkeeping and accounts.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Friendly, collaborative team.
• Excellent opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice.