Payroll Administrator

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team at Richmond Accountancy Services Limited in Abergavenny.

This is a full-time, office-based position and would suit someone who already has practical experience running payrolls and is looking to develop their career within a friendly, established accountancy practice.

You will be responsible for managing payrolls for a portfolio of clients, covering businesses of different sizes and pay frequencies.

Key responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls
• Calculating salaries, wages, overtime, holiday pay, statutory payments and deductions
• Processing starters and leavers
• Preparing and submitting RTI returns to HMRC
• Managing workplace pension and auto-enrolment requirements
• Processing pension contributions and submissions to pension providers
• Dealing with payroll queries from clients and employees
• Preparing payroll reports, payslips and other relevant documentation
• Keeping payroll records accurate and up to date
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are met
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers where required

Experience we're looking for

Previous hands-on payroll experience is essential . You should be comfortable managing payrolls and working to regular deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

Experience with IRIS Elements Payroll would be preferred, although this is not essential . We are very happy to consider applicants who have experience using other payroll software.

Experience dealing with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment is also important.

We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable communicating directly with clients.

Qualifications & development

Formal payroll or accountancy qualifications are not essential if you have the right practical experience.

For someone who would like to gain further relevant professional qualifications, we are happy to support your development and fund appropriate qualifications and training .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their payroll career while gaining further qualifications alongside their role.

What we offer

• Salary of £28,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent position
• Employer-funded professional qualifications and training
• Opportunity for continued professional development
• Varied portfolio of payroll clients
• Friendly and supportive accountancy practice environment
• Office-based role in Abergavenny

Working arrangements

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000 per year

Location: Abergavenny

Work location: In person

If you have previous payroll experience and are looking for a role where you can take responsibility for client payrolls while continuing to develop your skills and qualifications, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your payroll experience.