Payroll & Accounts Administrator

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Part-time, 5 days per week between 15-20 hours a week

Employment Status: Self-employed

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (£16-18 per hour)

Location: Croydon

About The Company:

The Company is an established and professional accountancy firm based in Croydon seeking an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join their team on a part-time, self-employed basis.

This is an office-based position, working 5 days per week, and would suit an individual with strong practical experience in weekly and monthly payroll processing, together with excellent administrative and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes accurately and efficiently for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payroll is processed on time and in accordance with relevant requirements.

Key Payroll Responsibilities:

Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients

Managing the full payroll process from receiving payroll information through to finalising payroll

Calculating and processing gross-to-net pay, including regular and variable payments

Processing new starters, leavers and changes to employee details

Calculating holiday pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions and other payments where applicable

Processing statutory payments and deductions

Checking payroll calculations and carrying out detailed payroll reconciliations and accuracy checks

Preparing and issuing payslips

Processing PAYE, National Insurance and other payroll deductions

Preparing and submitting relevant payroll information and reports within required deadlines

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records

Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner

Ensuring payroll information is handled with a high level of confidentiality and data protection

Keeping up to date with changes to payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Assisting with payroll year-end procedures, including P60s and other relevant year-end reporting

Liaising with clients to obtain payroll information and resolve discrepancies or queries

Administration Responsibilities:

Alongside payroll processing, the role will involve providing general administrative support to the accountancy practice, including:

Maintaining accurate client records and documentation

Preparing correspondence, reports and other documents

Updating internal systems

Filing and organising financial and payroll documentation

Managing incoming correspondence

Supporting the wider accountancy team with day-to-day administrative tasks

Ensuring deadlines are monitored and met

Maintaining a professional and organised office environment

Essential Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven hands-on experience processing both weekly and monthly payrolls

Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or businesses

Strong understanding of payroll processes, PAYE and National Insurance

Experience dealing with starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, holiday pay and statutory payments

Previous experience using payroll software

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Good communication skills and a professional manner

Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office

A high level of discretion when dealing with confidential payroll and employee information

The Ideal Candidate:

The Company is looking for someone who is experienced, dependable and proactive, with the confidence to take responsibility for payroll processing and administration with minimal supervision.

You should be comfortable working to strict weekly and monthly payroll deadlines, able to identify and resolve discrepancies, and capable of communicating effectively with both clients and colleagues.

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau would be highly advantageous. If you have solid experience in weekly and monthly payroll processing, along with strong administration skills, and are looking for a part-time opportunity within a professional accountancy environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need