Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Salary: £37,000

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 home; initial 5 days in office for onboarding

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Central London

This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join a collaborative and supportive payroll team, gaining exposure to a varied client base while managing payrolls end-to-end.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of your own client payroll portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely processing while supporting senior team members where required. This is a hands-on role offering strong development opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Handle PAYE/NIC calculations and BACS payments
• Manage payroll queries from clients and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with HMRC regarding PAYE matters
• Support the setup of new PAYE schemes and payroll systems
• Maintain accurate records and workflow updates within payroll systems
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc payroll tasks

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy or bureau environment
• Strong understanding of auto-enrolment and payroll legislation
• Confident in manual payroll calculations (PAYE/NIC)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Excellent communication and Excel skills
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Paycircle) is advantageous

Interested? Apply today!! 

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