About the role
Numbers is a friendly, professional accountancy practice based in Wendover, Bucks. We're growing our payroll team and are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join us on a part-time basis.
This role is for experienced payroll professionals only. If you haven't worked in payroll before (processing RTI submissions, handling starters/leavers, or managing pension auto-enrolment) this vacancy isn't the right fit. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running from day one.
The role
- Part-time, 21 hours per week (9:00–16:30 3 days a week – exact days TBC)
- Based at our Wendover office
- Salary: £28-30,000 FTE depending on experience
- 20 days holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays)
- Supportive, small team environment
What you'll be doing
- Processing payroll for a portfolio of clients - accurately and on time
- Handling RTI submissions to HMRC
- Processing new starters, leavers, and pay changes; issuing P45s and P60s
- Calculating wages, overtime, deductions, statutory payments, and pension contributions
- Managing auto-enrolment and pension re-enrolment; completing re-declarations of compliance
- Setting up new client payroll schemes on Sage and liaising with HMRC
- Checking eligibility for small employers' relief and employment allowance
- Dealing with client payroll queries and supporting account managers
- Processing payroll year end and setting up for the new tax year
What we need from you
- Proven, hands-on payroll experience is essential (bureau/practice experience is a real plus)
- Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
- Strong understanding of UK PAYE, RTI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
- Good client communication skills
About us
We are a growing accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to our established portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors. We’re proud of our track record of going the extra mile to become valued partners, helping our clients to achieve their objectives.
Apply
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a part time role in a supportive and progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We will be reviewing applications over the coming weeks and contacting shortlisted candidates.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you processed payroll?
- Have you submitted RTI returns directly to HMRC?
- What payroll software is used in this role, and how many hours per week is the position?
- Have you worked in a payroll bureau or accountancy practice processing payroll for multiple clients?
- This role is part-time, 21 hours per week, working 3 days a week only. Does this suit you?
- This role is based in Wendover, HP22. Are you able to commute to this location on a regular basis?
- Do you have hands-on experience processing payroll (not just supporting or observing)
- How many years of payroll processing experience do you have?
Experience:
- payroll processing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
