Hybrid Payroll Specialist - Diverse Client Portfolio

Sheridan Maine; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This role joins a busy payroll team and offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) after an initial training period, with opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will manage diverse client payrolls, ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, and provide excellent service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or processing within an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Experience handling payrolls of varying sizes and frequencies.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, statutory payments).
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with payroll software.
• Proactive and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage client payrolls end-to-end with accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, handling payroll queries.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, expenses, and statutory payments.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC and meet deadlines.
• Oversee pension auto-enrolment tasks and liaise with providers.
• Calculate PAYE, NI, student loan deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Set up new PAYE schemes and maintain payroll records.
• Support year-end payroll processes including P60s and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This role joins a busy payroll team and offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) after an initial training period, with opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will manage diverse client payrolls, ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, and provide excellent service in a collaborative environment.