Payroll & Office AdministratorSudbury, near UttoxeterHours:
36.5 hours per week, with part-time/flexible hours considered for the right candidateSalary:
Dependent on experienceWorking pattern:
Office based with the possibility of hybrid workingWe are a friendly, established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers. We look after owner-managed businesses and individuals across a wide range of sectors, and we’re looking for an experienced, organised and reliable Payroll & Office Administrator to join our team.Due to our location,
you must be a car driver and live within approximately 30 minutes’ commute of our Sudbury office .The roleThis is a varied position combining client payroll with the day-to-day administration of the practice. You’ll work closely with the directors and wider team and will be a key point of contact for clients on payroll matters.Previous hands-on payroll experience is essential for this position.Payroll dutiesProcess weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clientsSubmit FPS and EPS returns to HMRCManage starters, leavers, P45s and P60sCalculate statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPPHandle auto-enrolment assessments, pension submissions and re-enrolmentPrepare payslips and payroll reports for clientsRespond to client and HMRC queries promptly and accuratelyAssist with P11D preparation where appropriate. Training can be providedOffice administration dutiesAnswer the phone and welcome clientsManage post, email and incoming recordsScan, file and maintain client documentsSupport new client onboarding, engagement letters and anti-money laundering (AML) checksAssist with company secretarial work, including maintaining company records and preparing Companies House filingsHelp with diary management and general administration for the directors and wider teamAbout youTo be considered for this role, you will need:At least two years’ hands-on payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureauExperience with RTI submissions, auto-enrolment and statutory paymentsA full UK driving licence and access to a car due to the location of the officeTo live within approximately a 30-minute commute of Sudbury, near UttoxeterStrong accuracy and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlinesClear and professional communication skills, both on the phone and in writingConfidence using Microsoft 365The ability to attend the office on agreed days to support reception and client-facing dutiesExperience with Xero, QuickBooks Online or payroll software such as BrightPay would be an advantage. A CIPP qualification, or progress towards one, would be welcome but is not essential.Experience with AML or company secretarial work would also be useful, although training can be provided.Hours and flexibilityThe usual working week is 36.5 hours, although we are happy to consider part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.The role requires regular attendance at our Sudbury office due to the administrative and client-facing elements of the position. However, there may also be the opportunity for some hybrid working, depending on experience and the agreed working pattern.If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied role where you can combine payroll expertise with wider office administration, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
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