Payroll Assistant

Position: Payroll Assistant (Permanent)
Payroll Assistant
Motherwell
£28,000 - £30,000

A well-established accountancy firm providing accounting and tax services to a broad client base. The firm values teamwork, professional development and flexible working, with a supportive and people-focused culture.

The Role
You'll be responsible for the end-to-end administration of multiple client payrolls, working as part of a collaborative and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage day-to-day client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly frequencies

* Submit RTI filings on time and process year-end forms including P60s

* Complete manual payroll calculations when required

* Apply PAYE, NIC and statutory payments knowledge (SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP)

* Administer workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment and pension uploads

* Stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements

* Liaise proactively with HMRC and support technical queries

* Build strong internal and external working relationships

* Use initiative to identify and resolve payroll issues

Experience Required

* Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice

* Confident using payroll and accounting software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, Quick Books or Free Agent

* Solid understanding of payroll processing and compliance

This role suits someone organised, detail-driven and keen to develop their payroll career within a supportive, team-focused firm.

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