Payroll Assistant

This 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.

• 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 .