Junior accountant payroll

Junior Payroll Accountant

KHMM | Full-time | UK Office

KHMM is looking for a Junior Payroll Accountant to join our Payroll & Accounts team.

This is a hands-on role for someone with practical UK payroll experience who is confident using Payroll Manager software and can manage multiple client payrolls accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly client payrolls.

• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, deductions and statutory payments.

• Calculate PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.

• Prepare and submit FPS and EPS under RTI.

• Produce payslips, payroll reports, P45s and support P60 preparation.

• Support workplace pension administration, including NEST.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and follow internal review and approval procedures.

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding routine payroll matters.

• Identify and escalate discrepancies, missing information and deadline risks promptly.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous UK payroll processing experience.

• Practical experience using Payroll Manager software.

• Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI and statutory payments.

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and confidential information.

Experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau, workplace pensions/NEST, or an AAT, ACCA or CIPP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

We will also consider candidates without formal qualifications who can demonstrate strong, relevant payroll experience.

Interested? Apply through LinkedIn with your CV.