University Placement - Payroll

At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to both our people and relationships is at the core of who we are. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing is paramount and work-life balance is valued. In 2025, Larking Gowen won the ‘Best benefits to support work-life balance’ award at the National Employee Benefits awards.

Personal growth is encouraged through funded tailored training and development opportunities, including ACA studies.

We are delighted to offer a University Year Placement within our Payroll Team, based at our Norwich office. This placement is ideal for students with a placement year planned between their 2nd and 3rd year of study, and will run during the 2026/2027 academic year. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment.

Qualifications:

• Ideally, you’ll be working towards a relevant degree or a professional qualification such as AAT, as well as having a Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language at GCSE or equivalent.
• Ideally you will also be competent with using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised accounts packages.

Why join Larking Gowen?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Flexibility in work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits packages.

• With support and training, assist in preparing basic payrolls from start to finish. Liaise with clients and HMRC to resolve queries, taking control of all regulatory submissions, deadlines and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Taking an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Organise your workload, particularly in peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team around you to ensure work flows smoothly.

This is for a full time (37.5 hours per week) year placement, with an anticipated start date in early September.

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands‑on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and we have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast‑moving environment.

Platinum credited training provider

Pension scheme (salary exchange)

Paid professional subscriptions

Rewards for client referrals

Social responsibility and charity support

Social and sports activities

Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund

Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange

Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts