Payroll Assistant
Finnieston
£25,000 - £30,000
Full-time | Office-based with flexibility after training
Are you looking to build a career in payroll within a friendly, supportive accountancy practice? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, independent firm for a Payroll Assistant to support its expanding client base.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some payroll experience-ideally from a practice background-to join a close-knit team and develop into a senior role over time.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Hybrid/Flexible opportunities after probation
Discretionary annual bonus
Gym membership
Paid parking
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible working hours: core hours 9-5 (35-hour week), flexible between 8-6
1-hour lunch breakAbout the Role
You'll be joining a small payroll team currently run by two experienced seniors, who are at full capacity due to growth. You'll start by assisting with the smooth running of approximately 100 payrolls for a wide variety of clients, including company directors and small businesses. Many of these are straightforward payrolls, but due to National Insurance liabilities, they must be run individually. Responsibilities will also include pension submissions and ensuring full compliance.
What You'll Be Doing
Processing 70-80 weekly payrolls and a number of monthly payrolls
Managing pension submissions and NI liabilities
Communicating with clients directly to tailor payroll processes
Building experience with recurring client accounts
Supporting the payroll seniors and gradually taking ownership of responsibilitiesAs you grow in confidence and capability, there will be clear progression to a senior-level payroll position.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
Confident, proactive, and not afraid to ask questions
A strong communicator with a professional but approachable manner
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
A team player who's happy to get stuck in
Down-to-earth and adaptable - this is a relaxed, no-drama kind of officeExperience in a payroll role is essential, and if that's within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau, even better!
The Working Environment
Relaxed, professional office - sometimes quiet, always friendly
Core office day is Tuesday, with 1 WFH day and 2 floating days per month available after initial training
No audit work - this is purely accounting and payroll
Led by supportive managers who value growth and contributionIf you're looking to join a practice that invests in its people, supports development, and offers genuine work-life flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.
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