Payroll & Accounts Executive

Requirements:

• Strong all-round multi-client payroll experience gained in an accountancy practice payroll bureau or similar outsourced environment.
• Confident managing the full payroll cycle including HMRC requirements RTI submissions PAYE liabilities starters leavers P45s P60s P11Ds and year-end processes.
• Experience with statutory payments student loans attachment of earnings orders and auto-enrolment pension submissions.
• Experience using payroll software and a strong understanding of current payroll legislation.
• Highly organised accurate and comfortable managing multiple clients and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle client payroll queries effectively.
• Genuine interest in developing broader accounting and accounts preparation skills.
• Some bookkeeping or VAT experience and familiarity with Xero or QuickBooks would be desirable.
• CIPP qualification AAT part-qualification or willingness to pursue relevant qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls end to end across weekly fortnightly four-weekly and monthly frequencies.
• Process RTI submissions PAYE liabilities statutory payments pension assessments deductions and year-end payroll requirements accurately and on time.
• Produce payslips payroll reports and journals while acting as the main point of contact for client payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and current legislation.
• Perform bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for a range of clients as part of the accounts training programme.
• Prepare VAT returns under Making Tax Digital and support year-end accounts for sole traders partnerships and small limited companies.
• Assist with management accounts and maintain accurate working papers.
• Develop practical experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• Progressively develop broader accounting skills through training with the aim of becoming a well-rounded practice all-rounder.