Payroll Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Cleckheaton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Accounting/Finance
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Payroll Processing UK Payroll Legislation HMRC Compliance Payroll Software Pension Schemes P11Ds Auto-enrolment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fantastic new opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join a growing, modern firm of Accountants based in Cleckheaton.

Payroll Assistant

As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist in the end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
  • Input, check, and reconcile payroll data including salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions
  • Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
  • Support the administration of workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment, employee assessments, and re-enrolment duties
  • Process starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and ensuring accurate records
  • Assist with year-end procedures, including P60s and P11Ds
  • Liaise with HMRC regarding payroll queries and submissions (RTI – FPS/EPS)

To qualify or this Payroll Assistant position, ideally you will meet the following:

  • Experience working as a Payroll Assistant in an accountancy firm.
  • Familiarity with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
  • Experience with payroll software (Primo Payroll or similar)
  • Understanding of auto-enrolment pension schemes
  • Knowledge of P11Ds and benefits in kind

What’s on offer?

  • Rewards platform that offers vouchers and discounts
  • Free on-site parking
  • Annual leave increasing with each year of service, with no cap
  • Flexible working times
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Full study support (if required)
  • Mentor/Buddy program to ensure you feel supported as you transition to your new role.
  • Salary from £26,000 to £28,000

If you are interested in this Payroll Assistant position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs