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Payroll Clerk

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, we are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their friendly and professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of three years' payroll experience who is looking to join a supportive practice where they can develop their career while managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls.

The Role

As Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed correctly and on time while providing an excellent level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.

* Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.

* Calculating and processing SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and other statutory payments.

* Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC.

* Managing Auto Enrolment pension duties and pension submissions.

* Producing payslips, payroll reports and year-end documentation.

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

* Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

* Maintaining payroll records in accordance with GDPR and current legislation.

* Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC guidance.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

* A minimum of three years' payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.

* A sound understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.

* Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS or Moneysoft.

* Knowledge of RTI submissions and Auto Enrolment pensions.

* Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.

* The ability to manage multiple client payrolls and prioritise workload effectively.

* Excellent communication and customer service skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

* CIPP qualification or working towards one.

* Experience with CIS payrolls and director payrolls.

* Knowledge of pension administration.

What's on Offer?

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

* Company pension.

* Generous holiday entitlement.

* Ongoing training and professional development.

* Career progression opportunities.

* A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

* Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where applicable.

If you're an experienced Payroll Clerk looking to join a respected accountancy practice where your skills will be recognised and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225309175

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CV-Library

Payroll Clerk

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, we are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join their friendly and professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with a minimum of three years' payroll experience who is looking to join a supportive practice where they can develop their career while managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls.

The Role

As Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed correctly and on time while providing an excellent level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.

* Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.

* Calculating and processing SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and other statutory payments.

* Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC.

* Managing Auto Enrolment pension duties and pension submissions.

* Producing payslips, payroll reports and year-end documentation.

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

* Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

* Maintaining payroll records in accordance with GDPR and current legislation.

* Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC guidance.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

* A minimum of three years' payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.

* A sound understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.

* Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, IRIS or Moneysoft.

* Knowledge of RTI submissions and Auto Enrolment pensions.

* Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.

* The ability to manage multiple client payrolls and prioritise workload effectively.

* Excellent communication and customer service skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

* CIPP qualification or working towards one.

* Experience with CIS payrolls and director payrolls.

* Knowledge of pension administration.

What's on Offer?

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

* Company pension.

* Generous holiday entitlement.

* Ongoing training and professional development.

* Career progression opportunities.

* A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

* Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where applicable.

If you're an experienced Payroll Clerk looking to join a respected accountancy practice where your skills will be recognised and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion
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Reference: 225309175

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