Payroll Accounts Administrator

Major Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Advisor to manage end-to-end payroll for factory and office staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations, calculating variable payments, and resolving employee queries. Candidates should hold a CIPP qualification or be actively pursuing one, alongside demonstrated payroll experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Excel is also required. This is a permanent position based in Burton upon Trent, offering a salary range of £28,000–£29,000.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or actively pursuing it.
• Proven experience in payroll within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong UK payroll legislation knowledge.
• Experienced with Time & Attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for factory and office-based staff weekly/monthly.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Calculate shift premiums, overtime, and bonuses.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with GDPR.
• Resolve issues concerning Time & Attendance data.
• Liaise with HR for accurate payroll processing.
• Manage pension scheme administration.
• Support year-end payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll queries.
• Assist in improving payroll processes.

Skills

CIPP qualification or working towards one

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Numerical accuracy

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Tools

SAP

Kronos

ADP

Sage

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Advisor

Location: Burton

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,000-£29,000

Key Responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end payroll on a weekly and/or monthly basis for both factory and office‑based employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory regulations (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.).
• Accurately calculate shift premiums, overtime, bonuses, and other variable payments.
• Maintain employee payroll records in line with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Support Time & Attendance (T&A) systems and resolve any issues relating to clocking data and shift patterns.
• Liaise with HR and site management to ensure accurate starters, leavers, and contractual changes are processed.
• Prepare submissions to Finance for payment authorisation.
• Manage pension scheme administration including auto‑enrolment, opt‑ins, and opt‑outs.
• Support year‑end activities such as P60, P11D, and gender pay gap reporting.
• Respond to employee queries on payslips, deductions, or pay‑related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in process improvement and system upgrade projects to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Person Specification

• Essential: CIPP qualification or working towards one.
• Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with Time & Attendance and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Kronos, ADP, Sage).
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

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