Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Beaconsfield to join our growing payroll bureau on a permanent basis. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll for multiple client portfolios, with accurate data processing and strong attention to detail.

You will handle weekly to monthly payrolls, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, HMRC reconciliations and client support, with hybrid working after probation (3 days in the office, 2 days home).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' payroll bureau or accountancy practice experience.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience across multiple client payrolls.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, Auto-Enrolment).
• Organised, accurate and confident communicating with clients and HMRC.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing payroll team with progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay frequencies.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments, RTI submissions and pension uploads.
• Reconcile HMRC submissions and ensure payrolls are delivered accurately and on time.
• Support Auto-Enrolment activities including pension reconciliations and employee communications.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client relationships

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Payroll Administrator

• Salary: Up to £32,000 - £38,000
• Location: Beaconsfield (Office-based during probation, then hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

The Role

• Managing a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay frequencies.
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments, RTI submissions, Auto-Enrolment, pension uploads and HMRC reconciliations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries, building strong client relationships and ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time.
• Supporting the administration of Auto-Enrolment, including pension reconciliations, employee communications and compliance with The Pensions Regulator requirements.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, updating procedures, supporting the wider payroll team and contributing to the continued growth of the payroll bureau.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 2 years' payroll bureau or accountancy practice experience.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, Auto-Enrolment and Benefits in Kind.
• Organised, accurate and confident communicating directly with clients and HMRC.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing accountancy practice that offers genuine career progression.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.