Payroll Assistant

Job Description:

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving accountancy firm in the heart of Derby City? We are a successful independent firm of Chartered Accountants seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Assistant. As part of our payroll bureau, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various sectors and sizes, ensuring their payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised team player with excellent communication skills who has a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Payroll.  Your main role will include processing client payrolls, dealing with client’s payroll queries and administering auto-enrolment duties.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process payroll for a diverse range of clients within different sectors and of varying sizes.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, including tax and pension regulations.
• Handle payroll queries from clients and provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain and update payroll records and confidential employee information.
• Generate various payroll reports as required by clients.
• Work closely with the accountancy team to ensure seamless integration of financial data.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and team members effectively.
• An understanding of payroll-related legislation and regulations
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Sage and MS Excel is desirable but not essential.

If you are a dedicated and experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of clients, we would love to hear from you. Join our close-knit team at Bates Weston and contribute to the success of our clients' businesses.