Due to continued growth, Lambert Chapman LLP has a new and exciting opportunity for a Trainee Payroll Processor to join our friendly Payroll Bureau who are responsible for processing payrolls for over 500 of our clients.
The position requires someone who is keen on learning payroll, numerate and literate and happy to communicate with clients. Full training will be provided to the candidate to provide them with the skills required to become a competent Payroll Processor. The ideal candidate should have attention to detail and enjoy building strong supportive relationships with colleagues and clients.
📍 Braintree | Full-Time
📅 Interviewing now – closing date for applications 19 May 2025
(The Practice reserves the right to close the application process early if the vacancy is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been received).
Initial Skills Required:
- Good knowledge of Microsoft products including word, excel and outlook
- Commitment and passion to learn new skills to develop knowledge in payroll processing
- Work well within a team environment
- Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
- Calm nature to deal with pressure at month end due to tight reporting deadlines
Job Specification for Trainee Payroll Processor:
- Work as part of a small team directly responsible for Payroll
- Develop organisational skills to deal with large volumes of data and tight deadlines
- Learn how to process monthly and weekly payrolls for various clients
- Learn how to deal with the input of starters/leavers onto the payroll system
- Learn how to deal with HMRC in respect of basic queries
- Learn the requirements of reporting required by HMRC in respect of payroll data
- Learn how to deal with Auto Enrolment processing
- Learn how to help clients with their payroll queries
- Learn how to deal with statutory payments including SSP, SPP and SMP
- Learn how to deal with reporting requirements under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
What we offer:
- Full time position (37.5 hours per week):
– Option 1 – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with an hour for lunch
– Option 2 – Early Finish Day – 3 Weeks of 4 days at 8.30am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch (including a Friday) and 1 day at 8.30am to 1.15pm (Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs) – 1 week of 5 days at 8.30am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.
- Competitive salary
- Paid parking
- Pension of 4.5% Employers and 4% Employees contribution on full salary (after 3 months)
- Death in Service Policy (based on x2 Salary)
- Tax-free Birthday and Christmas gifts
- Annual bonus based on Practice Profits
- Internal and External training will be provided
- Support will be provided for CIPP qualification (commencing after probationary period)
- A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking working environment
Feels like a good fit? All enquiries:
Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter marked for the attention of our HR Assistant Terri O’Neill – terri.oneill@lambert-chapman.co.uk
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