Payroll Specialist – Multi-Client Practice (Hybrid)

Willow Recruit; Bradford, Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

An established Bradford-based accountancy practice is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, from setup to submission. You’ll handle weekly, monthly, and mixed-frequency payrolls, liaise with clients and stay on top of deadlines in a supportive team.

The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days at home), free on-site parking, and flexible hours. Previous payroll experience in practice or multi-client settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or multi-client environment.
• Industry payroll experience with understanding of in-house vs practice payroll differences will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Running end-to-end payrolls for your own portfolio of clients.
• Processing weekly, monthly and mixed-frequency payrolls.
• Setting up new payrolls and workplace pension schemes.
• Liaising with clients to obtain payroll information and ensure deadlines are met.
• Processing and checking BACS payments.
• Completing payroll calculations and checking payrolls thoroughly before submission.
• Supporting clients and employees with payroll queries, including tax codes, SSP, SMP, holiday pay and other payroll-related matters.
• Managing different client requirements and adapting processes where necessary.
• Interpreting payroll information and data provided in different formats.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Keeping on top of your workload and recording time accurately across your client portfolio.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, templates and reporting.
• Working closely with the wider payroll and accounts team, particularly during busy periods.
• Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation and ensuring processes remain compliant.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Organization

Multi-client environment

Sage Payroll experience

Xero Payroll experience

Tools

Sage Payroll

Xero Payroll

Job description

An established Bradford-based accountancy practice is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, from setup to submission. You’ll handle weekly, monthly, and mixed-frequency payrolls, liaise with clients and stay on top of deadlines in a supportive team.

The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days at home), free on-site parking, and flexible hours. Previous payroll experience in practice or multi-client settings is highly valued.