Part-Time Payroll Administrator / Payroll Senior

BC Financial Search is working with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Stockton-on-Tees that is looking to recruit an experienced payroll professional on a part-time basis.

This is a role for somebody who already has a good grounding in payroll within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment and is comfortable managing payrolls for multiple clients.

The firm is looking for someone who can come in and hit the ground running, take responsibility for their own workload and provide a reliable service to a varied portfolio of clients.

The position is available on a part-time basis across 2-3 days per week, with flexibility on salary depending on experience.

Duties and responsibilities

As part of the payroll team, your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
• Managing payrolls from start to finish and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Processing starters, leavers and changes to employee details
• Calculating statutory payments, holiday pay and other payroll adjustments
• Managing pension and auto-enrolment requirements
• Completing RTI submissions and liaising with HMRC where required
• Supporting year-end payroll processes
• Dealing directly with clients and responding to payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate payroll records across a varied client base
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Experience and qualifications

The firm is particularly keen to speak with candidates who have previous payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice or outsourced payroll bureau.

You should ideally have:

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll for multiple clients
• A solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• The ability to manage several payroll deadlines at the same time
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence dealing directly with clients
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload
• Previous Sage Payroll experience would be advantageous, although it is not essential

Candidates whose payroll experience has been predominantly within one in-house employer are unlikely to be as closely aligned to what the firm requires.

• Salary paid pro rata for 2-3 days per week
• Permanent part-time opportunity
• Opportunity to join an established accountancy practice
• Varied payroll work across a portfolio of different clients
• A role offering genuine ownership and responsibility
• Salary flexibility for an experienced candidate who can come in and make an immediate contribution

Company culture

This is an established independent accountancy practice with a strong presence in the local market and a varied client base.

The business is looking for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with working in practice and dealing with different clients, payroll frequencies and queries rather than processing payroll for one individual employer.

It should particularly suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in practice but is now looking for a permanent part-time position offering 2-3 days per week.