Payroll Associate (Part Time/Full Time - Accountancy Practice)

Payroll Associate (Part Time/Full Time - Accountancy Practice)

Location: Bath (on street parking available) Part-time (approx. 24 hours per week) or Full-time considered Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 FTE

An established accountancy practice based in Bath is seeking an experienced Payroll Associate to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys managing a varied client portfolio and delivering a high-quality service.

The Role

You will be responsible for processing and managing payrolls for a diverse range of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

• Submitting RTI returns and ensuring HMRC compliance

• Managing SSP, SMP and other statutory payments

• Administering workplace pensions and auto-enrolment

• Handling payroll queries from clients

• Maintaining payroll records and reports

• Managing payroll deadlines and ensuring timely delivery For candidates seeking a full-time position, there may also be opportunities to support bookkeeping, accounts and wider practice administration duties.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Previous payroll experience gained within a UK accountancy practice

• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI and payroll legislation

• Experience with pensions and auto-enrolment

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Confidence using payroll software and Microsoft Office - Experience with IRIS Staffology, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or CIS reporting would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible part-time or full-time opportunities

• Annual bonus scheme

• Supportive and friendly working environment

• Long-term career prospects

• Company social events

• Hybrid working available after a successful probation period

• On-street parking available Please note that previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice is essential for this role.

If this sounds like a role for you please apply online ASAP. Successful applicants will be contacted within 24 working hours.