Payroll Specialist - Part Time

  • Reed Technology
  • Frome, Somerset
  • Jun 22, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Part-Time Payroll Specialist Flexible Hours Frome Client Payroll Permanent

Location: Frome
Flexible Hours: 16 to 20 hours per week across 4 or 5 days to suit you, with the option to increase hours through additional bookkeeping responsibilities
Working Pattern: Onsite, within a supportive and highly flexible working environment
Salary: 30,000 FTE, with flexibility at the higher end based on experience and desired hours


Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where you can truly take ownership of your work?

We are working with a small, friendly and long-established practice that is looking to appoint a confident and knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to join their team. With a long-serving team in place, this is a business where people join and stay.

The role:

  • End-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly and monthly)
  • Managing statutory payments, deductions, and variable pay elements
  • Acting as a main point of contact for payroll queries and client communication
  • Setting up PAYE schemes and liaising with HMRC where required
  • Administering workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment and re-declarations
  • Supporting CIS submissions and producing payroll journals
  • Supported by an administrator for smaller and weekly payrolls
  • Largely standalone role, ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and taking full ownership

About you:

  • Strong end-to-end payroll experience
  • Previous or current client payroll experience would be highly advantageous however, training will be provided for those looking to transition into a client payroll environment
  • Experience with payroll systems and/or bookkeeping systems (Payroll Manager, Xero would be advantageous)
  • Confident working independently and managing your own workload
  • Confidence communicating with clients
  • Organised, reliable, and detail-focused
  • Open to supporting with bookkeeping if you have the relevant experience and desire the opportunity to work more hours

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours tailored around your lifestyle
  • Free onsite parking
  • Increasing holiday entitlement with service
  • Friendly, welcoming and supportive team environment
  • A business that genuinely values work-life balance and teamwork

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a role where they can make it their own, while working within a supportive and collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy being part of the team.


If you are interested, please apply ASAP. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours