Payroll & Accounts Administrator – Full‑time

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing South West accountancy firm, is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join their dynamic team on a permanent, full‑time basis. This role offers the chance to manage high‑volume payrolls while gaining hands‑on experience in bookkeeping and broader finance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four‑weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Administer end‑to‑end payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submissions.
• Handle payroll queries, liaising with clients, HMRC and third‑party providers.
• Assist with bookkeeping duties and support accounts preparation.
• Provide ad‑hoc finance and administrative support to the wider accounts team.
• Manage own workload while collaborating to meet deadlines and deliver excellent client service.

Required profile

• Proven experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• Strong understanding of current payroll legislation (PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance, pensions).
• Effective communication skills for client and HMRC interaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Accurate data‑entry and deadline‑driven performance under pressure.

Required skills

• PAYE
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
• National Insurance
• Pensions administration
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll processing