Payroll Officer (Accountancy Practice)
Hollyfield Personnel
Full-time
On-site
Cannock, United Kingdom
Payroll Officer Jobs
Payroll Officer (Accountancy Practice)
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Cannock (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm or 8:30am–4:30pm
Our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Cannock, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a permanent, office-based position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services to approximately 250 clients. This is a full start-to-finish role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and proven experience working within an accountancy practice.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
Job Ref: EN980
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 – 7 working days of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Cannock (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm or 8:30am–4:30pm
Our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Cannock, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a permanent, office-based position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services to approximately 250 clients. This is a full start-to-finish role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and proven experience working within an accountancy practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of around 250 clients.
- Submit pension contributions and ensure compliance with auto-enrolment.
- Process and calculate CIS payments.
- Generate and provide payroll reports to clients.
- Administer statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP, SPP, and NI.
- Ensure accurate and timely submissions to HMRC.
- Respond to and resolve payroll queries from clients.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate payroll records.
- Assist with year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential: Payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, and CIS requirements.
- Proficient in Sage Line 50 Payroll.
- Good working knowledge of Excel (including formulas and reporting).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Job Ref: EN980
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 – 7 working days of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.