At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll, pensions, and HR processes for a dynamic accountancy practice.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking accountancy firm with a remote-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fully remote role after initial training in Watford, with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Take ownership of payroll operations and make a real impact in a growing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll and HR management, with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Fully Remote (initial onboarding and training in Watford, Hertfordshire)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll, Pension & HR Lead to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice. This is a key role within the business, with responsibility for managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, workplace pensions, HMRC compliance, reconciliations and month-end reporting. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of payroll operations. The role is particularly important during the busy payroll period between the 15th and 30th of each month. Following initial onboarding and training at the company's Watford office, the role will be fully remote.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process accurately and efficiently
- Administer workplace pension schemes, including NEST and Smart Pension
- Ensure ongoing auto-enrolment and pension compliance
- Prepare and submit HMRC RTI filings, including FPS and EPS
- Process payroll and pension journals
- Reconcile payroll, pension and HMRC liabilities within Xero
- Review HMRC payments and reconcile them against accounting records
- Complete month-end payroll and pension reporting
Payroll, Pension & HR Lead (Accountancy Practice) in Watford employer: SectorBridge Recruitment Ltd
Join a friendly and growing accountancy practice in Colchester, where you'll be part of a supportive team that values your development and career progression. With competitive salaries, study support for ACA/ACCA, and flexible working arrangements, this firm offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients while building strong relationships and enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
SectorBridge Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
