Payroll Clerk
CV-LibraryHX1, Halifax, CalderdalepermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
Apply NowOn 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
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