Administrator (Payroll Department)

Office Angels; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + Bank Holidays

Xmas Closure

Free Parking

Death in Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Socials

Modern Offices

Job summary

Office Angels in Yeovil is recruiting a Trainee Payroll Administrator. You will join a friendly payroll team and receive full training from day one, with a clear path to a recognised payroll qualification.

The role focuses on data processing and payroll tasks, progressing as you gain knowledge. You will learn payroll processing, record maintenance, starter/leaver changes, payslip preparation, HMRC/pension support, and handling client queries with strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Interest in numbers, finance, payroll, or accountancy.
• Strong administration or data processing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Friendly and professional approach to customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing.
• Maintain and update payroll records.
• Process starter, leaver and employee information changes.
• Prepare payslips and payroll reports.
• Support HMRC and pension administration.
• Respond to client queries and deliver good customer service.
• Assist with data entry and system updates.

Skills

Data processing

Attention to detail

IT skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Do you enjoy working with numbers and have an eye for detail? Have you always been interested in building a career within accountancy?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established accountancy practice and begin your career within their friendly and supportive Payroll team. You'll receive full training from experienced professionals, giving you the chance to learn the role from the ground up while developing valuable skills in a specialist area of finance.

The company is committed to investing in your future and will support you through a recognised payroll qualification, helping you gain industry knowledge and professional credentials as you progress.

We're looking for someone who is customer-focused, eager to learn, and enjoys working accurately with data. Previous data processing experience is essential, ideally gained within a finance, payroll, or accounts environment, but attitude, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to build a career in payroll are what matter most.

Job Title: Administrator (Payroll Department)

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: 25,000 - 28,000 PA DOE

Hours: 30-37.5 hours, Monday to Friday flexible dependant on the candidate. The company also offers flexi time with 10am - 4pm being the core hours

Benefits: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, Xmas Closure, Free Parking, Death in Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Socials, Modern Offices

The Role

You’ll become part of a friendly, experienced team who will provide full training from day one, helping you build your knowledge and confidence while supporting you towards a recognised payroll qualification.

As a Trainee Payroll Administrator, you’ll learn the ins and outs of payroll administration, starting with core administrative and data processing tasks before progressing into more technical payroll responsibilities as your skills develop

What You’ll Be Learning

• Assisting with weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing
• Maintaining and updating payroll records
• Processing starter, leaver, and employee information changes
• Preparing payslips and payroll reports
• Supporting HMRC and pension administration
• Responding to client queries and delivering excellent customer service
• Assisting with data entry, system updates, and general administration
• Developing an understanding of payroll legislation and compliance

About You

We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• An interest in numbers, finance, payroll, or accountancy
• Strong administration or data processing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems
• A friendly and professional approach to customer service
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to stay organised and manage deadlines

No payroll experience is needed - full training will be provided. What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, and desire to build a long-term career.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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