The Role
Prepare and manage client payrolls from start to finish, including calculations, regulatory submissions, HMRC liaison, deadline management, and client communication. Maintain a portfolio of payroll clients, provide excellent client service, stay current with payroll legislation, support business development, and contribute to team training and continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking to grow our payroll bureau team and offer a flexible approach to hybrid working.
This role may be suitable for you if you have previously been involved in the preparation of payrolls (ideally within a bureau environment) and if you have a keen interest in further developing your skills and becoming part of a busy payroll bureau.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the payroll function and will have the potential to progress with increased responsibility for clients. We are looking for a candidate with good communication skills, who enjoys working as part of a team, can organise their workload, works well to deadlines and has an appetite for learning and development.
Job requirements
Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Department: Payroll
Location: Norwich
Working hours: Flexible working hours
Salary: starting from £27,000 depending on experience
Job responsibilities
Key areas of focus:
General
• Looking after a portfolio of client payrolls, varying in size, complexity and frequency.
• Preparing the payrolls from start to finish, liaising with clients and HMRC with any queries, taking full control of all regulatory submissions, deadlines and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Taking full responsibility for being the day-to-day contact for your client base, answering any queries they may have and ensuring a high level of client care.
• Taking an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
• Demonstrating the ability to work independently.
• Organising your workload, particularly in peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team around you to ensure work flows smoothly.
•Supporting the rest of the team and working as one.
• Learning all aspects of the payroll function.
• Holds an understanding of payroll legislation, calculations, and the industries related regulations.
• Completes regular technical reading to ensure knowledge is up to date and prepared for any new legislative or environmental changes.
Business Development
• Actively seek out opportunities to develop and grow the firm
• Have an awareness of the wide range of services that Larking Gowen offers to spot opportunities to assist clients
• Take a proactive approach to advising clients on forthcoming regulatory changes
Training
• Ensure compliance with all CPD requirements.
• Proactively identify training requirements to assist with personal development.
• Share experience to assist with the development of others.
Other Responsibilities
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures,
• Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business as required
Person Specification:
Education and qualifications
Desirable:
Professional qualification (CIPP technician or equivalent)
Skills and Experience
Essential:
• Experience working in a payroll role for at least two years
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio efficiently and effectively
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadline and priorities
Experience of dealing with client matters.
Desirable
• Experience working on Paycircle
• Xero / Quickbooks / HMRC Basic PAYE tools payroll experience.
• Background in working in a payroll bureau environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential:
• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Be proactive in identifying practical solutions to internal and client issues
• Be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
• Have a “can do” approach
• Innovative and able to use own initiative
• A commitment to drive technological and digital improvements.
• Prioritise delivery of excellent client service at all times.
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:
Benefits
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:
This role may be suitable for you if you have previously been involved in the preparation of payrolls (ideally within a bureau environment) and if you have a keen interest in further developing your skills and becoming part of a busy payroll bureau.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the payroll function and will have the potential to progress with increased responsibility for clients. We are looking for a candidate with good communication skills, who enjoys working as part of a team, can organise their workload, works well to deadlines and has an appetite for learning and development.
Job requirements
Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Department: Payroll
Location: Norwich
Working hours: Flexible working hours
Salary: starting from £27,000 depending on experience
Job responsibilities
Key areas of focus:
General
• Looking after a portfolio of client payrolls, varying in size, complexity and frequency.
• Preparing the payrolls from start to finish, liaising with clients and HMRC with any queries, taking full control of all regulatory submissions, deadlines and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Taking full responsibility for being the day-to-day contact for your client base, answering any queries they may have and ensuring a high level of client care.
• Taking an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
• Demonstrating the ability to work independently.
• Organising your workload, particularly in peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team around you to ensure work flows smoothly.
•Supporting the rest of the team and working as one.
• Learning all aspects of the payroll function.
• Holds an understanding of payroll legislation, calculations, and the industries related regulations.
• Completes regular technical reading to ensure knowledge is up to date and prepared for any new legislative or environmental changes.
Business Development
• Actively seek out opportunities to develop and grow the firm
• Have an awareness of the wide range of services that Larking Gowen offers to spot opportunities to assist clients
• Take a proactive approach to advising clients on forthcoming regulatory changes
Training
• Ensure compliance with all CPD requirements.
• Proactively identify training requirements to assist with personal development.
• Share experience to assist with the development of others.
Other Responsibilities
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures,
• Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business as required
Person Specification:
Education and qualifications
Desirable:
Professional qualification (CIPP technician or equivalent)
Skills and Experience
Essential:
• Experience working in a payroll role for at least two years
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio efficiently and effectively
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadline and priorities
Experience of dealing with client matters.
Desirable
• Experience working on Paycircle
• Xero / Quickbooks / HMRC Basic PAYE tools payroll experience.
• Background in working in a payroll bureau environment.
Personal Attributes
Essential:
• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Be proactive in identifying practical solutions to internal and client issues
• Be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
• Have a “can do” approach
• Innovative and able to use own initiative
• A commitment to drive technological and digital improvements.
• Prioritise delivery of excellent client service at all times.
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Pension with employer
- Medicash Plan
- Paid sickness
- Professional subscriptions
- Group Income Protection
- Annual salary review
- Option to purchase PMI
Benefits
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Pension with employer
- Medicash Plan
- Paid sickness
- Professional subscriptions
- Group Income Protection
- Annual salary review
- Option to purchase PMI
Skills Required
- At least two years of experience working in a payroll role
- Ability to manage a payroll portfolio efficiently and effectively
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities
- Experience dealing with client matters
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to identify practical solutions to internal and client issues
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Professional qualification such as CIPP Technician or equivalent
- Experience using PayCircle
- Experience using Xero, QuickBooks, or HMRC Basic PAYE Tools
- Experience working in a payroll bureau environment
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The Company
What We Do
Larking Gowen is a UK chartered accountancy and business advisory firm serving companies of all sizes and individuals across East Anglia. Its services include corporate finance, personal tax, legal, medical, business strategy and support, audit, and business recovery. The firm operates seven offices across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex and has more than 380 people, with a focus on client service and business success.
