Payroll Specialist - Hybrid & Client-Focused

Larking Gowen LLP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Life Assurance

Pension with employer

Medicash Plan

Paid sickness

Professional subscriptions

Group Income Protection

Annual salary review

Option to purchase PMI

Job summary

Larking Gowen LLP in Norwich is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our payroll bureau. You will look after client payrolls, prepare payrolls end-to-end, liaise with clients and HMRC, and manage deadlines in a busy team.

This role offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities to develop skills, take on more responsibility for clients, and progress within the firm. We value teamwork, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll role for at least two years.
• Ability to manage a portfolio efficiently and effectively.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Experience dealing with client matters.

Responsibilities

• Looking after a portfolio of client payrolls of varying size, complexity and frequency.
• Preparing the payrolls from start to finish, liaising with clients and HMRC with queries, taking full control of submissions and deadlines.
• Day-to-day contact for your client base, ensuring high levels of client care.
• Organising workload to meet deadlines and supporting the team.
• Develop knowledge of payroll legislation and stay updated.
• Support business development by advising clients on regulatory changes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Portfolio management

Deadline management

Client communication

Education

CIPP technician or equivalent

Tools

Paycircle

Xero

QuickBooks

HMRC Basic PAYE tools

Job description

Larking Gowen LLP in Norwich is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our payroll bureau. You will look after client payrolls, prepare payrolls end-to-end, liaise with clients and HMRC, and manage deadlines in a busy team.

This role offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities to develop skills, take on more responsibility for clients, and progress within the firm. We value teamwork, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems.