Payroll Administrator

Central London
5 days a week on-site
£30-35k per annum depending on experience

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, duties include;

• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payroll
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions
• Ensure accurate deductions (tax, pensions, benefits, etc.)
• Verify timesheets and attendance records
• Keep accurate employee payroll data (salary, tax codes, bank details)
• Update records for new hires, leavers, and changes in pay or benefits
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and employment regulations
• Calculate and submit PAYE, National Insurance (UK) or equivalent taxes
• Prepare reports for HMRC and other regulatory bodies
• Stay updated on legislation changes affecting payroll
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, or payslips
• Resolve payroll discrepancies or errors promptly
• Prepare payroll reports for finance and management
• Reconcile payroll accounts and correct discrepancies
• Support audits with accurate documentation

You will have;

• Ability to process payroll without errors
• Carefully check figures, deductions, and tax calculations
• Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and financial data
• Able to interpret payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies
• Handles sensitive employee information (salary, tax, personal data)
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times
• Understanding of tax laws (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance in the UK)
• Awareness of statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity pay)
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
• Clearly explain payslips, deductions, or errors to employees
• Liaise with HR, finance, and external bodies (e.g., HMRC)
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly
• Handle unexpected issues (missed payments, incorrect deductions)
• Experience with payroll software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data handling and reporting
• Trusted to deliver accurate pay on time, every time
• Takes ownership of payroll processes and outcomes
• Keeps up to date with changing legislation and company policies
• Adjusts to new systems or processes when needed

If you have all of the above, and you are keen on a new challenge, then please apply now

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