Payroll

Reed; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Home working

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Reed is hiring a Payroll Administrator on a fixed term cover basis for a growing accountancy and tax advisory firm. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, client interaction, and responsibilities across pensions, CIS returns, and BACS payments.

You will support multiple clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules and pension requirements while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal colleagues. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in payroll administration or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of HMRC RTI deadlines and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Clear communication skills and ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to document processes for handover and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Process allocated client payrolls weekly and monthly from data to payslips and RTI.
• Manage pension administration for allocated clients including auto enrolment.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns within HMRC deadlines.
• Prepare and submit BACS payment files for net pay and HMRC liabilities.
• Handle client payroll queries and escalate as needed.
• Maintain clear client communication on deadlines and information.
• Process monthly internal payroll with Partner review.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pension administration

RTI submissions

CIS returns

BACS payments

Client queries

Handover documentation

Job description

Payroll Administrator (Fixed Term Cover)

Reed is working with an established and growing accountancy and tax advisory firm supporting ambitious business owners, high net worth individuals and international groups.

They are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator who wants to do more than process transactions. This role offers genuine client interaction and responsibility, and the chance to become a trusted part of their clients' finance function rather than an external service provider.

Purpose of the Role

The Payroll Administrator ensures client and internal payrolls are processed accurately and on time throughout a period of cover. The role protects the standard our clients expect and offers real exposure to a firm that is investing in its payroll and HR services.

Core Responsibilities

1. Client Payroll Services

• Processing allocated client payrolls on a weekly and monthly basis, from receipt of data through to payslips, RTI submissions and client reporting
• Managing pension administration for allocated clients, including auto enrolment.
• Preparing and submitting monthly CIS returns for allocated clients, within HMRC deadlines
• Preparing and submitting BACS payment files for client net pay and HMRC liabilities
• Handling client payroll queries, escalating complex matters to the relevant manager
• Maintaining clear communication with clients on deadlines and outstanding information
• Processing monthly internal payroll, with final Partner review before submission

Key Accountabilities

• Accuracy of payroll: Ensuring all payrolls are calculated and submitted correctly, with checks completed before release.
• Meeting deadlines: Processing every payroll on time each month and flagging risks early.
• Compliance: Keeping up to date with HMRC and pension requirements and applying them consistently.
• Client service: Responding to client queries promptly and professionally.
• Continuity: Documenting work so the service runs without disruption at handover and return

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary, subject to experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including flexitime and working from home
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking