At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with payroll processing and support the payroll team in various tasks.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Preston with a growing client base.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible part-time hours, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Potential to increase working days and develop within the company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in payroll and accounts.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll or administrative experience is preferred.
Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in the Preston area, providing accountancy, taxation, payroll and business advisory services to a varied client base. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant to join their existing team. This is initially a part-time role working three days per week, with the potential to increase to five days for candidates who can also assist with accounts preparation and VAT returns.
Role Overview - Payroll Assistant
- Assist with weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
- Accurately process payroll data including hours, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, deductions, starters and leavers.
- Support RTI submissions, pension administration and other payroll-related filings.
- Prepare draft payslips, reports and payroll summaries for review.
- Respond to client and employee payroll queries professionally and promptly.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
- Assist with year-end processes, including P60s.
- Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and clients where required.
- Provide general administrative support to the payroll team.
- Where experience allows, assist with accounts preparation and VAT returns, with the potential to increase working days to five per week.
Role Requirements - Skills & Experience
- Previous payroll, payroll bureau, bookkeeping, accounts or relevant administrative experience.
- Experience processing payroll for multiple clients is advantageous.
- Accounts preparation and VAT experience is desirable due to the potential for additional working days.
- PayCircle or similar payroll software experience would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
- Hours: Three days per week initially, with potential for five days.
- Holiday: 20 days pro rata.
- Training: Support available for further relevant training and development.
- Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy practice with exposure to both payroll and wider accounts work.
Payroll Assistant employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
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Contact Details:
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