Part time Payroll Administrator

Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) Ltd; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh Start Recruitment (UK) Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a part-time role in South Normanton, Derbyshire. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, manage HMRC compliance and maintain confidential payroll records.

The role requires 2+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with HMRC processes, and proficiency in Sage/BrightPay/Xero. This position offers a stable, part-time schedule with varied responsibilities across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, Xero or similar).

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or monthly payroll in line with deadlines, ensuring accuracy.
• Validate timesheets, driver hours, overtime, and other variable pay elements.
• Calculate statutory payments and deductions (SSP, SMP, etc.) accurately.
• Process pension contributions and reconcile payroll reports for Finance.
• Maintain payroll records, including new starters and leavers.
• Ensure HMRC RTI submissions and tax codes are correct.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll data and respond to queries.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR and Finance teams on payroll tasks.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Xero

Job description

Ref 11126

Part time Payroll Administrator

Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm

£28,000 PR

South Normanton, Derbyshire

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a role that offers lot of variety?

Are you an experienced payroll administrator?

Then look no further.

We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our client in South Normanton, Derbyshire. This part-time role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and working with payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliant records, and supporting the organisation with payroll-related administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Administrator

• Process weekly and/or monthly payroll in line with deadlines, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Validate timesheets, driver hours, tachograph data, overtime, holiday pay, and other variable pay elements
• Accurately calculate statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP, SPP, and attachment orders
• Process pension contributions in line with scheme requirements
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports and journals for Finance
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new starters, leavers, and contract changes
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including tax codes and RTI submissions
• Maintain thorough payroll records to support audit and internal controls
• Ensure GDPR compliance when handling sensitive payroll data
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders professionally
• Work collaboratively with Operations, HR, and Finance teams
• Process and manage expenses with relevant approvals
• Handle monthly submissions (FPS, EPS, RTI, PAYE, Apprenticeship Levy)
• Support year-end payroll processing and HMRC submissions

Person Specification for the Payroll Administrator

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, Xero, or similar)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail