Payroll Clerk

On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, we are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of three years' payroll experience who is looking to join a supportive practice where they can develop their career while managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls. The Role As Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed correctly and on time while providing an excellent level of customer service. Key Responsibilities * Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients. * Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments. * Calculating and processing SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and other statutory payments. * Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC. * Managing Auto Enrolment pension duties and pension submissions. * Producing payslips, payroll reports and year-end documentation. * Responding to payroll queries from clients in a professional and timely manner. * Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within strict deadlines. * Maintaining payroll records in accordance with GDPR and current legislation. * Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC guidance. About You The successful candidate will have: * A minimum of three years' payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau. * A sound understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes. * Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS or Moneysoft. * Knowledge of RTI submissions and Auto Enrolment pensions. * Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills. * The ability to manage multiple client payrolls and prioritise workload effectively. * Excellent communication and customer service skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Desirable * CIPP qualification or working towards one. * Experience with CIS payrolls and director payrolls. * Knowledge of pension administration. What's on Offer? * Competitive salary, dependent on experience. * Company pension. * Generous holiday entitlement. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Career progression opportunities. * A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment. * Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where applicable. If you're an experienced Payroll Clerk looking to join a respected accountancy practice where your skills will be recognised and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion