Payroll Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, ML1 1AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677221_1768414256 |
Summary
Payroll Assistant
Motherwell
£28,000 - £30,000
A well-established accountancy firm providing accounting and tax services to a broad client base. The firm values teamwork, professional development and flexible working, with a supportive and people-focused culture.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the end-to-end administration of multiple client payrolls, working as part of a collaborative and experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly frequencies
* Submit RTI filings on time and process year-end forms including P60s
* Complete manual payroll calculations when required
* Apply PAYE, NIC and statutory payments knowledge (SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP)
* Administer workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment and pension uploads
* Stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements
* Liaise proactively with HMRC and support technical queries
* Build strong internal and external working relationships
* Use initiative to identify and resolve payroll issues
Experience Required
* Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice
* Confident using payroll and accounting software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent
* Solid understanding of payroll processing and compliance
This role suits someone organised, detail-driven and keen to develop their payroll career within a supportive, team-focused firm.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.