Job Advert
Salary – Salary in line with National Minimum Wage
Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working
Holiday – 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
About the Payroll Junior role
We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.
TC East are looking for a Payroll Junior to join their team in the Letchworth office. This is an entry-level role, and no previous experience is required.
In this position, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services while developing your knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and systems. You will work closely with colleagues and clients, contributing to a collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career, offering ongoing training, flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key responsibilities of a Payroll Junior will include:
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Prepare and process payrolls in line with established checklists and procedures.
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Calculate employee and employer pension contributions and manage related administration with providers.
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Produce CIS statements, payslips and payroll reports, ensuring all outputs meet agreed deadlines.
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Complete RTI submissions, pension checks and other payroll control processes accurately.
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Support the team in achieving deadlines and KPIs through high-quality, timely work.
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Carry out reconciliations and submit year-end payroll forms in line with HMRC requirements.
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Review Auto Run payrolls and BACS payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Communicate professionally with clients, maintaining accurate records and escalating complex queries where appropriate, while contributing to continuous improvement within the team
About you
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
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GCSEs and/or A Levels (or equivalent).
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An interest in payroll, with a desire to build a career in this area.
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Ideally have previous experience in a fast-paced office environment.
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Be motivated and eager to develop your payroll knowledge, including legislation, systems and internal processes.
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Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with managers, colleagues and clients.
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Have a high level of accuracy, while remaining reliable and able to handle confidential information.
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Take ownership of your personal CPD and technical development.
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Be proactive in supporting the team and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture.
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Be a team player with a strong willingness to learn, take on new tasks and develop through experience.
Full benefits available for the Payroll Junior
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Pension scheme
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Group life assurance 4 x salary
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Salary sacrifice PMI scheme – eligibility to enter following successful completion of probationary period
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Birthday day off and a religious holiday exchange option
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Hybrid and flexible working after probationary period
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Friendly family policies
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Cycle to work scheme
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Social functions and events
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Annual flu immunisation and health check
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Free eye check
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Time off for charity and volunteer work
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Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Incentive schemes and loyalty awards
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Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
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Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
About us
TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
At TC East, we have offices in Letchworth, Huntingdon, and a presence in Cambridge. We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering a first-class service.
We have strong core values of Integrity, Enthusiasm and Teamwork. We apply these and the associated behaviours to everything we do, both internally and in how we support our clients, so that all our team and clients know that:
“Acting with INTEGRITY and ENTHUSIASM, as part of a TEAM, is the TC East way”
We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.
