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Payroll Assistant
Chippenham - Up to 30,000
Well-Established Accountancy Practice
Full-Time | Office-Based | Permanent
I'm working closely with my client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Chippenham, as they look to add a Payroll Assistant to their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience-ideally within a practice or bureau-who's looking to develop their career in a professional, supportive environment.
The Role:
As Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll services to a portfolio of clients. Your day-to-day will include:
- Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
- Managing starters, leavers, statutory payments, P45s and P60s
- Submitting RTI returns to HMRC
- Handling payroll-related queries and liaising with clients
- Ensuring pension contributions and auto-enrolment requirements are met
- Supporting year-end payroll procedures
What We're Looking For:
- Prior experience in a payroll role (practice/bureau experience ideal)
- Good working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Sage, BrightPay)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Confident communicator with a client-focused mindset
- Up-to-date understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
What's On Offer:
- Salary up to 30,000 (depending on experience)
- Friendly and collaborative team culture
- On-site parking
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Study support (if applicable)
- Long-term career progression within the practice
