Payroll Administrator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Accountancy Practice is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support their team in Aylesbury. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, along with benefits such as study support, and 28 days holiday. Key responsibilities include preparing payroll for clients, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and managing pension contributions. This position presents clear routes to career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Study support

Training and professional development

Statutory pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running multiple client payrolls in a bureau environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC procedures and compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for various clients.
• Calculate statutory payments like SSP, SMP, and SPP.
• Ensure accuracy in wage calculations and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with policies.
• Manage pension contributions and auto-enrolment duties.

Skills

Running multiple client payrolls

Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Position: Payroll Administrator
Location: Aylesbury
Benefits Package: Salary DOE circa £(phone number removed), 20 days holiday, statutory pension, study support, and more
Working Pattern: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

A highly experienced and reputable Accountancy Practice in Aylesbury are hiring for a Payroll Administrator, to join their growing team.

This role is offering up to £35k (dependent on experience), study support, 28 days holiday, workplace pension, and a lot of progression and development routes.

The role is well suited to a payroll administrator with existing experience, looking to progress their career in Payroll and Bookkeeping. With clear routes to management, and an opportunity to serve some truly interesting clients, this is a great opportunity.

Payroll Administrator Job Overview

• Prepare and process payroll for clients of various sizes on a weekly, four-weekly and monthly basis.
• Calculating statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP
• Ensure accurate calculations of wages, deductions, and withholdings.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in compliance with client and company policies and regulations
• Submitting RTI reports to HMRC
• Managing pension contributions and auto-enrolment duties
• Provide administration services for pensions
• Handling payroll queries from clients and providing advice on payroll legislation
• Preparing P45s, P60s, and other end-of-year payroll documents
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and ensuring compliance at all times
• Reporting to the Payroll Manager and supporting the wider accounts team when required

Payroll Administrator Job Requirements

• Proven experience in running multiple client payrolls in a bureau environment
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll software
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC procedures and compliance
• Knowledge of The Pensions Regulator rules and regulations
• Strong communication and client service skills Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Payroll Administrator Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependant on experience, paying up to £35,000
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday rises by 1 day a year up to 25 days
• Training and professional development
• Statutory sick pay
• Statutory pension, with NEST
• Study support, after successful probation
• Company events