Payroll Executive

Payroll Administrator – Cardiff, South Wales

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Payroll Administrator
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Payroll Services
Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We’re representing a leading Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong national presence and an award-winning payroll division. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their Payroll Services team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to further their career within a busy bureau environment. You'll manage a portfolio of client payrolls, provide exceptional client service, and work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team while benefiting from ongoing professional development and flexible working.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed deadlines.
• Administer auto-enrolment pension schemes and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory entitlements.
• Input, validate and reconcile payroll data, carrying out audit checks before processing.
• Prepare year-end payroll reports and support all HMRC reporting requirements.
• Update payroll and time and attendance systems with employee changes and payroll adjustments.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and third-party providers.
• Perform peer reviews of payrolls to maintain high levels of accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and complete general payroll administration duties.
• Keep up to date with UK payroll legislation and implement legislative changes where required.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted payroll contact.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 1 year's payroll administration experience, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
• Experience processing end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and Auto Enrolment.
• Experience processing statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits.
• Ability to manually calculate payroll where required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of £29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Birthday leave.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work for a leading UK accountancy and payroll provider.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing payroll division.