Payroll Assistant Full Time

Department: Accounting

Location: Spalding

Description

Moore Thompson, part of the Sumer Group, are more than accountants. We’re trusted advisors to ambitious businesses and individuals across the East of England. With a long-standing reputation for expertise, integrity and personal service, our team combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our busy payroll team, ensuring payrolls are processed in line with UK legislation, deadlines are met, and client queries are handing professionally. This role is well suited to someone with payroll experience in a bureau or multi-client environment and comfortable working to strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the end-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Accurately process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, SSP, SMP, SPP, and other statutory payments
• Calculate and process statutory deductions including PAYE, National Insurance, student loans, and attachment of earnings orders
• Ensure payrolls are processed in line with agreed client deadlines and service level agreements
• Support compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Assist with submissions including RTI (FPS/EPS), pension uploads, and statutory reports
• Support auto-enrolment duties including assessment, postponement, optins/opt-outs, and contribution calculations
• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and third parties where required
• Escalate complex issues or discrepancies to senior team members when appropriate
• Support year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds (where applicable)
• Support the wider payroll team across our offices during peak periods

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience working in a payroll role, ideally within a bureau or multi-client environment
• Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience processing payroll using payroll software (e.g. Sage, BrightPay, Iris, Xero Payroll or similar)
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and meet strict deadlines

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.