Client Payroll Administrator / Accounts Assistant
- Recruiter
- Infiniium Ltd
- Location
- London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- First listed by Ontap
- 1 October 2026
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Job description
Our client is a friendly, established accounting practice based in Central / NW London supporting a loyal base of small businesses, sole traders and owner-managed companies. We're looking for an experienced multi-client payroll professional who wants to broaden their skills, you'll spend three days a week running client payrolls and two days being trained in accounts preparation, giving you a clear path to becoming a well-rounded practice all-rounder.
The role
Payroll (3 days a week)
Processing a varied portfolio of client payrolls end to end, across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly frequencies
Managing RTI submissions (FPS and EPS) and calculating monthly PAYE liabilities
Handling starters, leavers, P45s, P60s and year-end processes, including P11 Ds
Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), student loans and attachment of earnings orders
Running auto-enrolment pension assessments and submissions to providers
Producing payslips, payroll reports and journals for clients
Acting as the go-to contact for client payroll queries
Accounts (2 days a week, with full training)
Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for a range of clients
Preparing VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies
Assisting with management accounts and working papers
Learning accounting software such as VT
About you
Essential
Strong, all-round payroll experience across multiple clients, gained in an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or similar outsourced environment
Confident with the full payroll cycle, HMRC requirements and current legislation
Experience with small company payroll software
Highly organised, accurate and comfortable juggling deadlines
A genuine interest in learning accounts and developing your general accounting skills
Desirable
CIPP qualification or working towards it
Some exposure to bookkeeping or VAT
Familiarity with VT software
AAT part-qualified, or keen to start studying
Interested?
If you're a payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.