Payroll Administrator

Allstaff; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent recruitment specialist is looking for a Payroll Administrator in Bedford for a 3-month fixed term contract. The role involves processing payroll using Opera software, managing employee changes, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Ideal candidates should have payroll experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll using Opera (Pegasus) software.
• Manage starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g. tax codes, pay adjustments).
• Handle statutory payments and ensure HMRC compliance.

Skills

Payroll software experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Opera (Pegasus)

Job description

We are proud to be working with one of our clients who are seeking a Payroll Administrator based in Bedford for one of our clients on a 3 month fixed term contract basis.

Summary of the Payroll Administrator role

Salary: Competitive
Job Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: 3 month fixed term contract
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities of the Payroll Administrator

• Process accurate and timely payroll using Opera (Pegasus) software.
• Manage starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g. tax codes, pay adjustments).
• Handle statutory payments and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Reconcile payroll, pensions, and provide reports to Finance as needed.
• Respond to payroll queries.

Requirements for a successful Payroll Administrator

• Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll software, preferably Opera (Pegasus).
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Payroll Administratorrole. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.