Practice - Trainee Payroll Assistant

Location Carlisle
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4199

Trainee Payroll Assistant – Carlisle | £18,000 – £22,000 | Full-Time (37.5 Hours)

Start your payroll career with full training, study support, and long-term progression.

Due to continued demand for payroll support, a well-established accountancy practice in Carlisle is recruiting a Trainee Payroll Assistant to join their growing payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to building a long-term career in payroll, with full training and funded professional qualifications provided.

Why You Should Apply

  • Competitive salary: £18,000 – £22,000

  • Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

  • Full study support for the CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate (Level 3)

  • Up to 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

  • Flexible and remote working opportunities

  • Paid overtime and competitive pension contribution

  • Health & wellbeing plan and regular social events

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

  • Paid professional subscription fees

Key Responsibilities

  • Support payroll processing for a varied client base, from small family businesses to large group companies

  • Assist with PAYE processing, statutory benefits, and year-end payroll procedures

  • Support online submissions to HMRC

  • Develop responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing as training progresses

  • Deliver a friendly, accurate, and efficient payroll service to clients

  • Work effectively under pressure while meeting payroll deadlines

Person Specification

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience working within an accountancy practice

  • Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Organised, reliable, and motivated to pursue a career in payroll

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Amy Doumbia, Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E:amy@supreme-ss.com