David Allen
Payroll Assistant Trainee
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Join #TeamDA as a Payroll Assistant Trainee
Are you organised, accurate and keen to build a career in payroll?
We are looking for a Payroll Assistant Trainee to join our friendly and supportive Payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong numeracy skills, good attention to detail and a genuine interest in learning how payroll works in practice.
You will be supported by an experienced team while working with a varied portfolio of clients, helping to ensure payrolls are processed accurately, deadlines are met and clients receive excellent service.
Experience in payroll would be helpful, but it is not essential. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to developing a long term career.
About The Role
As a Payroll Assistant Trainee, you will assist with the management of a varied client payroll portfolio, helping to deliver an accurate, efficient and high quality payroll service.
This is a hands on trainee role where you will learn how payroll works in practice, while being supported by an experienced and friendly team. You will gain experience across weekly, monthly and annual payrolls, pensions, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) submissions and client communication.
Your Role Will Include
- Processing weekly, monthly and annual payroll and pension schemes accurately and to a high standard
- Inputting wages information and producing payslips and reports for employers
- Uploading pension files and submitting information to HMRC
- Acting as a first point of contact for clients and responding to payroll queries in a clear and timely manner
- Opening and closing payroll and pension schemes with the relevant bodies
- Supporting Construction Industry Scheme processing for contractors and subcontractors
- Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties
- Maintaining accurate computer records and ensuring client data is secure at all times
- Planning, managing and prioritising your own workload to meet deadlines
- Communicating clearly with your line manager and wider team
- Supporting improvements to systems and processes across the department
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This is a trainee role, so you will not be expected to know everything from day one. You will be given support, training and guidance to help you grow in confidence and develop your technical knowledge.
Joining #TeamDA means becoming part of a professional, friendly and ambitious business where you will be encouraged to learn, ask questions and develop your skills. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering excellent client care and supporting each other to achieve high standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to start their payroll career in a supportive environment, gain valuable real-world experience and build a strong future with David Allen.
About David Allen
Established in 1997 and with a team of over 170 dedicated professionals working from our offices based in Carlisle, Dalston, Dumfries, Penrith and Workington. We provide our clients in Cumbria, South West Scotland and further afield, with a full business support package to ensure they can develop and succeed. Our services include specialisms in Accountancy, Tax, Financial Services, Agriculture, IT solutions, Debt Recovery, Payroll, Wills and Probate.
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From the very beginning, David Allen have been committed to great client care – blending the traditional values of business with the enthusiastic hands on attitude of a modern team of professionals.
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In return for dedication and hard work we offer the following company benefits
Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
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The best at what they do and the best at how they do it. And the great thing is, they keep striving to be even better! Our people, their skills and ambitions are as important to us as are our clients. We can’t deliver a great service without great people after all.
Application Process
Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.
To apply, send your CV along with a brief summary explaining why you are a great fit for this role to careers@david-allen.co.uk.
Please note – We do not accept applications from agencies.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest.
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