University Placement - Payroll
Posted Today by Larking Gowen
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The University Year Placement in Payroll at Larking Gowen offers a full-time opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in payroll processing within a supportive and inclusive workplace. The role involves preparing payrolls, liaising with clients and HMRC, and ensuring compliance with regulatory submissions. This position emphasizes personal growth through tailored training and development opportunities, with a focus on establishing a career in accountancy. The placement is set to begin in early September and is based in the Norwich office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing basic payrolls from start to finish with support and training.
- Liaising with clients and HMRC regarding any queries.
- Taking control of all regulatory submissions and deadlines.
- Ensuring client expectations are met and providing high levels of client care.
- Developing good working relationships by understanding client values and business needs.
- Demonstrating the ability to work independently and organize workload effectively.
- Communicating with the team to ensure smooth workflow, especially during peak periods.
Key Skills:
- Ability to prepare payrolls accurately.
- Strong communication skills for client interaction.
- Organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and develop in the field of accountancy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Norwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to both our people and relationships is at the core of who we are. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing is paramount and work-life balance is valued. In 2025, Larking Gowen won the ‘Best benefits to support work-life balance’ award at the National Employee Benefits awards. Personal growth is encouraged through funded tailored training and development opportunities, including ACA studies.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a University Year Placement to join the Payroll Team at the Norwich office. This is for a full time (37.5 hours per week) year placement, with an anticipated start date in early September.
Main responsibilities:
- With support and training, preparing basic payrolls from start to finish, liaising with clients and HMRC with any queries, taking full control of all regulatory submissions, deadlines and ensuring client expectations are met.
- Speaking with clients, answering any queries they may have and ensuring a high level of client care.
- Taking an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
- Demonstrating the ability to work independently.
- Organising your workload, particularly in peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team around you to ensure work flows smoothly.
In return you will have support to establish your preference for a career in accountancy and the opportunity to progress with Larking Gowen, following your placement, at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally.