Job type: Part-time

Payroll Administrator – Maidstone – Part Time 

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with a background in accountancy practice?
Would you like a part-time role offering flexibility around your working hours?
Are you looking to join a friendly, growing firm with a great working environment and excellent staff retention?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established accountancy practice in Maidstone.

Working as part of a small, experienced payroll team, this is a hands-on position managing payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will need to be confident in their payroll knowledge and comfortable hitting the ground running.

The position is approximately 25 hours across four days per week, with flexibility around how those hours are structured.

About the role
The Payroll Administrator will work alongside another experienced payroll professional, providing a comprehensive payroll service to a varied client base.
The firm processes payroll for a broad range of clients ranging from director-only payrolls through to businesses with around 100 employees.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining payroll information from clients and ensuring all necessary information is received on time
• Managing payrolls accurately from start to finish
• Calculating PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes
• Producing payslips and payroll reports
• Preparing and submitting RTI information to HMRC
• Processing pension contributions and supporting auto-enrolment requirements
• Dealing with maternity, paternity, sickness and other statutory payments
• Handling payroll queries from clients professionally and efficiently
• Ensuring clients receive completed payroll information within agreed deadlines
• Maintaining accurate payroll records
• Supporting year-end payroll processes, including P60s

What we are looking for
This position requires someone with previous payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant or similar
• Accountancy practice payroll experience
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments
• Experience with workplace pensions and auto-enrolment
• Strong knowledge of payroll deadlines and HMRC requirements
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence dealing directly with clients
• Has experience with CIS/P11D

The successful Payroll Administrator will need to be confident in their existing knowledge and able to become productive quickly within the team.

What’s in it for you

• Part-Time hours – approximately 25 hours per week
• Flexibility around working hours 
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pro rata
• Pension
• Healthcare 
• On-site parking

About the company
This is an established accountancy practice with a growing client base and a reputation for being a friendly and enjoyable place to work.

The firm has a low turnover of staff and offers a supportive working environment where people can build strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.

This is predominantly an office-based role and would particularly suit an experienced Payroll Administrator who values flexibility, stability and being part of a close-knit team.

The firm is looking to recruit as soon as possible, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

Payroll Administrator – 4 Days a Week

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator who is confident managing payrolls from start to finish?
Would a four-day working week and a genuinely good work/life balance appeal to you?
Are you looking to join a friendly, established firm where you can take ownership of your work and build strong relationships with clients?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and established accountancy firm.

Working as part of a small payroll team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of client payrolls, managing the process from start to finish and acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll queries.

About the role

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for approximately 90 payrolls per month, working with a range of small to medium sized businesses. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing client payrolls from start to finish
• Processing weekly/monthly payroll information accurately and efficiently
• Managing starters, leavers and changes to employee details
• Processing pension requirements
• Dealing confidently with client and employee payroll queries
• Preparing and submitting relevant reports to HMRC
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met
• Maintaining accurate payroll records
• Working closely with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Using BrightPay, including its cloud-based platform

What we are looking for
This role would suit an experienced and confident Payroll Administrator who enjoys taking responsibility for their work and communicating directly with clients.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong previous payroll experience – ideally gained from Practice but candidates with relevant experience from Industry with also be considered. 
• Confidence managing payrolls from beginning to end
• Good knowledge of payroll processes, pensions and HMRC requirements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and resolving queries
• The ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines
• A confident personality and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team

Previous experience within an accountancy practice would be particularly beneficial. However, candidates from an industry payroll background may also be considered, particularly if they have gained experience within a larger organisation.
What’s in it for you

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000
• Four-day working week
• Hours of 9am–5pm 
• One day working from home
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent work/life balance
• Become an important part of a small payroll team
• Varied client payroll work with plenty of responsibility

About the company

The firm offers a welcoming working environment and a good work/life balance, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a role where they can use their knowledge while enjoying a four-day working week.

Interested? Applications are already being considered, so apply today for a confidential conversation and further details.

In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

Senior Accountant

Are you a technically strong Senior Accountant looking for a role where your expertise will truly make a difference?
Would you enjoy mentoring a friendly team while still remaining hands-on with client work?
Looking for flexibility with the option of full or part-time hours in a growing practice?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established and expanding accountancy practice.

This Senior Accountant position is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing technical work, improving processes and supporting colleagues, whilst maintaining their own varied portfolio.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts before partner review.
• Providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to the accounts team.
• Managing workflow to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Identifying amendments and ensuring work meets technical standards.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced team members.
• Working closely with the Directors to improve efficiencies across the practice.
• Maintaining excellent client service where required.

This Senior Accountant role offers the chance to become a key member of a close-knit team where technical expertise is genuinely valued and future progression is available as the practice continues to grow.

About you
In order to be considered for this Senior Accountant role you have the following: 

• Ideally qualified (ACA/ACCA) with strong technical accounts preparation and review experience.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Confident reviewing and finalising accounts.
• Able to manage workload effectively and prioritise deadlines.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Why apply?
This is more than a traditional Senior Accountant position.
It offers the opportunity to become the technical backbone of an established practice, helping shape the quality of work produced while supporting the development of a settled and ambitious team.

• Full-time or part-time opportunity.
• Competitive salary 
• Office-based role within a friendly, sociable team.
• Relaxed working environment.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to play an influential role within a successful and expanding firm.

Next Steps If you are an experienced Senior Accountant looking for a technically focused position where your knowledge and leadership will be genuinely valued, applications are encouraged without delay.

In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.