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Client Payroll Assistant

Salary Range
£35,029 - £46,645
£2,919 - £3,887 / mo

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Location Base
London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Client Payroll Assistant


Location:
London, EC4M

Report to: Line Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Days/Hours worked: Monday-Friday,35-hour week (flexitime)

Location: Hybrid (home/office working)

To apply please go to: https://wilsonwright.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=53c98e15-0296-42a5-9090-a0004a0051e8

What Makes Us Different:


Wilson Wright is an independent accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in the City of London. Our origins go back over 125 years and many of our client partnerships span decades. We are proud to be a people-led professional advisory firm, where heritage, trust and partnership are at the heart of what we believe in.

Over the last decade the firm has undergone a transformation to become the dynamic and highly respected advisory firm it is today.

Central to our core belief is that client relationships and great service are critical to our success and that by promoting a personal, precise, supportive, innovative and proactive environment we create a market leading practice. We are a trusted adviser delivering valuable advice of the highest standard.

We act for a diverse range of clients who operate in a multitude of sectors both in the UK and internationally including, but not limited to, property, fintech, sports, entertainment and media.

Our purpose is to Make it Count: we aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, so we can make a lasting difference to our clients, the community and our firm. Take a look at some of our client relationships to see what sets us apart. https://www.wilsonwright.com/about/what-makes-us-different/

What we value:


  • We deliver exceptional client service.

    We take great personal pride in helping our clients to achieve their goals.

  • We are one team, together we make it count.

    People are our greatest asset and together we all work as one team.

  • We do the Wright thing.

    Integrity is central to everything we do. Clients depend on us and trust us to do the right thing

  • We all strive to be the best we can be.

We set high standards in everything that we do and hold ourselves accountable for achieving them.



Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to:


  • An understanding of PAYE compliance
  • Inputting data on to payroll system
  • Processing starters and leavers;
  • Administration of statutory payments;
  • Calculating and processing pro rata calculations;
  • An understanding of key filing deadlines
  • Administration of Auto Enrolment for workplace pensions;


Qualifications, Experience & Skills required


  • A proven track record in end to end client payroll processing;
  • Previous experience of using IRIS (Star Payroll Professional) software;
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • The ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure;
  • The ability to work independently as well as within a team;
  • The ability to meet tight deadlines;
  • Commitment to team playing;
  • Flexibility;
  • Self-motivation and enthusiasm;
  • Good IT skills – including use of Outlook, Excel & CCH
  • Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation:
  • Ability to learn quickly


In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process, the Firm collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Wilson Wright is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.


Location

Hybrid: London Office/Remote Working

Department

Payroll Dept

Job Title

Client Payroll Assistant

Experience

3-4 years

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Accounting & Tax

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Client Payroll Assistant roles across Wilson Wright's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Accounting & Tax.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,029 - £46,645 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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