Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll, partnered with a growing Top 100 Accountancy, is looking for an experienced Clients Payroll Administrator to join on a permanent basis. You will own a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing within a busy bureau environment.

Responsibilities include handling starters and leavers, producing payslips and reports, reconciling HMRC accounts, Auto Enrolment administration, and delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' payroll experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP and statutory requirements.
• Auto Enrolment experience.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes and payroll adjustments.
• Producing payslips, P45s and payroll reports.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Reconciling HMRC accounts and liaising with HMRC where required.
• Responding to client payroll queries.
• Managing Auto Enrolment administration, including pension submissions and compliance.
• Uploading pension files to providers and completing reconciliations.
• Supporting continuous improvement within payroll processes.
• General payroll administration and maintaining client records.

Skills

Payroll administration

Client management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are currently partnered with a growing Top 100 Accountancy who are looking for an experienced Clients Payroll Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.

Working within an experienced payroll team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with payroll bureau or accountancy practice experience who enjoys managing multiple client payrolls and delivering an exceptional service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes and payroll adjustments
• Producing payslips, P45s and payroll reports
• Maintaining accurate payroll records
• Reconciling HMRC accounts and liaising with HMRC where required
• Responding to client payroll queries
• Managing Auto Enrolment administration, including pension submissions and compliance
• Uploading pension files to providers and completing reconciliations
• Supporting continuous improvement within payroll processes
• General payroll administration and maintaining client records

About you:

• At least 2 years' payroll experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP and statutory requirements
• Auto Enrolment experience
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Good IT skills and confidence using payroll software

Experience processing clients payroll in a bureau or accountancy environment is essential.

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