At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for diverse clients and ensure accurate processing.
- Company: Join Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group, a fast-growing accountancy practice.
- Benefits: Access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to build long-term client relationships.
- Why this job: Be part of a community that values your growth and expertise in payroll.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll with strong knowledge of UK legislation and cloud systems.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just colleagues – we’re a community. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong payroll background to play a key role in delivering high quality payroll services across a diverse client base. If you have experience in a payroll bureau or an in house payroll setting, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
- Processing complex payrolls
- Uploading payslips and other payroll documentation to our payroll software
- Performing end-to-end payroll processing including data entry, validation, and reconciliation of payrolls
- Preparing and reviewing payroll reports for clients, including variance analysis and audit trails
- Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) reports and other statutory filings to HMRC accurately and on time
- Uploading pension contributions to relevant pension providers and managing compliance with auto-enrolment requirements
- Advising clients on PAYE liabilities, pension deductions, employee benefits, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and tax codes
- Administering and advising on Earnings Arrestments and Attachment of Earnings Orders in line with legal requirements
- Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC
- Manual Calculations on all elements (Tax, NIC, Director NIC, Student Loan, Earnings Arrestment’s & Pensions)
- We are an approved BACS Bureau – we are responsible for making salary & PAYE payments on behalf of our clients each month, by the required dates
- CIS – Preparation and submission of monthly CIS Returns and CIS Suffered submissions to HMRC
- Building effective and long-term working relationships with each of your clients
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a payroll bureau or busy payroll department handling multiple payrolls
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations, including RTI, auto-enrolment, statutory payments and CIS
- Proficiency in cloud based payroll systems with the ability to learn other systems if required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage data sets, use formulas, and create reports
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters to clients in a clear and professional manner
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
Payroll Advisor employer: Hamiltons Group Limited - now part of Jerroms GCN
At Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community where our employees thrive both professionally and personally. As a Payroll Advisor, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises mentorship and continuous learning, alongside a clear path for career progression. Located in one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices, this role offers the unique advantage of working with a diverse client base while being part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
Contact Details:
Hamiltons Group Limited - now part of Jerroms GCN Recruitment Team
