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Form of workThis 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 auto-enrolment 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, auto-enrolment pension, and holiday
- Addressing employee pay-related 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
- 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 practice-based 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 team-oriented approach
- Experience in delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to quickly learn new IT skills
- Flexible work arrangements (full-time, part-time, hybrid, or office-based)
- 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
- 24-hour 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.
