Payroll Assistant
Clarkston
£35,000

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice with a diverse client portfolio across sectors including wholesale, hospitality and construction. They are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their friendly team, managing a varied client portfolio, processing payrolls using Sage and Xero, and delivering an excellent service while building strong client relationships.

The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied client portfolio and handling payroll duties, including weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls using Sage and Xero.

Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a portfolio of clients
* Processing payrolls for a couple of hundred employees
* Meeting all month-end deadlines
* Client administration and billing
* Providing support across the payroll function as required
* CIS knowledge would be advantageous.
Additional Benefits
* Quarterly social events and office outings.
* Flexible working hours around client requirements.
* Early finish at 3:00pm on Fridays.
* Office-based role due to the nature of the payroll function.
* Core hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm, based on a 35-hour working week.

Bonus Structure
A performance-related bonus is paid twice yearly, in June and December. This is linked to both company profitability and individual performance, with typical payments ranging from £750 to £1,500.


The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Ideally, candidates will have payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice, although those with a smaller amount of practice experience will also be considered.
* Must be confident speaking with clients and not be phone shy.
* A friendly, personable and bubbly character would fit well within the team.
* Someone who is happy to get involved and support the wider team where needed.
The client is particularly looking for someone who:
1. Has the relevant payroll experience.
2. Will build strong relationships with clients.
3. Has excellent people skills and works well with others.

If you would like to find out more about this role, or discuss other opportunities I am currently recruiting for, please get in touch: [email protected]

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