General Office and Payroll Administrator

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Company description

We are accountancy, tax and audit experts serving clients in Pontefract, Castleford, Wakefield and throughout West Yorkshire.

Job description

Chartered Accountants in Pontefract require a part-time general office/payroll administrator.

As you will be working in a small office environment, the role is varied and consists of a wide range of duties including:

Processing weekly and monthly payrolls (including calculating holiday pay SSP, SMP, Attachments of Earnings, Pension Contributions, CIS returns etc)

General office administration tasks including, answering incoming calls, dealing with emails, dealing with client queries, ordering stationery supplies, typing office correspondence, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, banking cheques, petty cash, posting timesheets, filing and other ad hoc duties as and when required.

Hours of work: Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm.

with flexibility to cover staff holidays as required.

Skills and Requirements

Good knowledge and understanding of payroll processes

Experience of using Brightpay payroll software would be advantageous

General office administration experience required.

Experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Excellent organisation and communication skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
Experience:

Payroll: 1 year (required)
Administrative : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2026