Payroll Assistant

3 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Avocet Commercial Careers Full time

Avocet Commercial Careers is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join an award-winning accountancy practice.


This permanent, full-time/part-time role is available in their
Axminster, Bideford, Exeter, Plymouth, or Weston-Super-Mare offices, offering flexibility and the chance to be part of a well-established and reputable organisation.


As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for processing payroll from end to end, utilising your strong understanding of payroll operations.


Payroll Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Collecting, compiling, and entering payroll data using appropriate software
  • Calculating and posting payroll deductions
  • Processing payroll by established deadlines
  • Reconciling employee deductions
  • Investigating and correcting payroll discrepancies and errors
  • Updating payroll records, including changes related to autoenrolment pensions, loan payments, and salary increases
  • Processing new employees, terminations, and transfers
  • Calculating holiday entitlement
  • Preparing and printing payroll reports for earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax, National Insurance, autoenrolment pension, and holiday
  • Addressing employee payrelated concerns and providing accurate payroll information
  • Developing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive payroll records
  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and guidelines
  • Assisting with general office administration duties as required

Payroll Assistant Requirements:

  • Experience in payroll processing
  • CIPP qualification (preferred but not essential, as qualified by experience will also be considered)
  • Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Brightpay, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
  • Experience in a practicebased environment (preferred but not essential)
  • Analytical, methodical, and numerical skills
  • Positive attitude, friendly, and personable
  • Initiative, prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines in a pressured environment
  • Professional and teamoriented approach
  • Experience in delivering exceptional customer service in an officebased working environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to quickly learn new IT skills

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements (fulltime, parttime, hybrid, or officebased)
  • Competitive salary with annual reviews
  • Generous leave entitlement (20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years)
  • Death in service (3x annual salary)
  • Access to a rewards and health scheme
  • 24hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
  • Flexible benefits, including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance
  • Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
  • Pension (3% rising to 4% after 4 years, matched up to 6%)


If you are an experienced Payroll Assistant located in either seeking an opportunity to join a reputable and well-established accountancy practice, contact Dani at Avocet Commercial Careers.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • No weekends

Work Location:
In person
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