Payroll and Admin Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Payroll and Admin Assistant
Up to £32K DOE
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll and Admin Assistant to join a leading accountancy practice based in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing business and take on a key role in the payroll team and admin team. This role will be 50/50 secretary and payroll duties.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary DOE
- Hybrid working available
- Great holiday package
- Supportive team environment
Responsibilities:
- Processing monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients using Sage Payroll and other software as required
- Calculating and processing statutory deductions such as tax, national insurance, and pension contributions
- Handling employee queries regarding pay and benefits
- Preparing reports for management and clients
- Assisting with year-end payroll procedures including P11D's and P60's
- General admin duties
- Organising seniors diaries
Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience working in a similar payroll assistant role
- Must have experience with admin duties
- Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines
Please click APPLY or contact Jade on 01904571760
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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