Bureau Payroll Administrator

Trial Balance; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Torquay is recruiting a Bureau Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. You will process client payrolls accurately and on time, acting as a primary contact for a portfolio of clients and guiding them through payroll requirements.

We value organisation, accuracy and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on delivering a reliable, client-focused service and staying compliant with payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within a bureau or accountancy practice environment, together with a strong understanding of payroll processes and deadlines.
• You’ll be organised, accurate and comfortable managing your own workload, whilst also enjoying regular client contact.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach will be important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Processing a varied portfolio of client payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated group of clients and responding to their payroll queries
• Setting up new client payrolls and ensuring all relevant information is accurate and complete
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make payroll delivery more efficient
• Building strong and professional relationships with clients, providing a responsive and reliable service
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring these are applied correctly
• Liaising with HMRC regarding employer payments and payroll-related queries
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Payroll team to ensure a consistently high standard of service

Skills

Payroll processing

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadlines

Job description

Payroll is all about accuracy and deadlines, but the best payroll roles also give you the opportunity to build strong client relationships and become a trusted part of their wider team.

This highly successful and well-regarded accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Bureau Payroll Administrator to join its friendly and collaborative Payroll team in Torquay. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you'll take responsibility for processing payroll accurately and on time, whilst becoming a key point of contact and helping clients navigate their payroll requirements.

As Bureau Payroll Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a varied portfolio of client payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated group of clients and responding to their payroll queries
• Setting up new client payrolls and ensuring all relevant information is accurate and complete
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make payroll delivery more efficient
• Building strong and professional relationships with clients, providing a responsive and reliable service
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring these are applied correctly
• Liaising with HMRC regarding employer payments and payroll-related queries
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Payroll team to ensure a consistently high standard of service

The successful Bureau Payroll Administrator will bring:

Previous payroll experience within a bureau or accountancy practice environment, together with a strong understanding of payroll processes and deadlines.

You’ll be organised, accurate and comfortable managing your own workload, whilst also enjoying regular client contact. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach will all be important in this role.

You’ll also have the ability to adapt to different client requirements and take ownership of queries through to resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to develop your career within a client-focused bureau environment, with plenty of variety and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your work.