Assistant Payroll & Accounts Officer

Your new company
Based in Cardiff, a well-regarded consultancy firm within the financial services sector is seeking an Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer to join their established finance team. Known for delivering high-quality services to corporate and trustee clients, the organisation offers a professional yet friendly environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and client care.
Your new role
As Assistant Payroll and Accounts Officer, you'll play a key role in administering monthly pensioner payrolls across a growing client base. You'll take ownership of multiple payroll schemes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service delivery. This is a varied role that also includes broader finance support, making it ideal for someone looking to deepen their experience in payroll and accounts.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processes including starters, leavers, and statutory payments
• Running and submitting P45s, P60s, FPS, and EPS filings to HMRC within deadlines
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries from scheme members
• Collaborating with administration and finance teams to ensure smooth operations
• Supporting finance tasks such as customer billing, online payments, and daily cash book updates
• Providing excellent service via phone, email, and written correspondence

This role offers the chance to take ownership of your work while contributing to a supportive and skilled team.
What you'll need to succeed

• Up to 2 years' experience in payroll administration
• Strong communication skills across phone, email, and written formats
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and competent Microsoft Word skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and follow structured processes
• A methodical and proactive approach to work
• Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success

Whether you're building on early experience or seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a solid platform for growth.What you'll get in return

• Permanent role with structured training and career development
• Competitive salary up to 28,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance
• Friendly, inclusive team culture with high professional standards
• 24 days annual leave (plus trading options), volunteering leave, and increasing entitlement with service
• Flexible benefits, DC pension scheme, and discretionary annual bonus

What you need to do now
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV or contact at Hays Accountancy & Finance on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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