Payroll Administrator

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run property group in Blackburn seeks a highly organized Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll processes. The role involves end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and maintaining accurate payroll records. Ideal candidates will have experience with payroll software, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Scope for ownership and growth in the role

Qualifications

• Experience processing in-house payroll with 100+ employees.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory deductions.
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for monthly and weekly staff.
• Ensure all payroll data is accurate and up to date.
• Submit RTI reports to HMRC and administer pension contributions.

Skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

BrightPay

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run property group with a growing footprint across the industrial and commercial property sector. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to bring in a highly organised and reliable Payroll Administrator to manage and process their in-house payroll.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and a smooth monthly cycle. You'll be part of a small, supportive finance team in a business that values dedication, attention to detail, and initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for monthly and weekly staff

• Ensure all payroll data is accurate and up to date (salaries, bonuses, deductions, holiday, sick leave etc.)

• Submit RTI reports to HMRC and ensure all statutory filings are completed on time

• Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment requirements

• Process starters, leavers, and employee changes

• Respond to internal payroll queries and liaise with HMRC when necessary

• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and audit standards

• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliation

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience processing in-house payroll (ideally 100+ employees)

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory deductions

• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, BrightPay, or similar)

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Discreet and professional approach when handling confidential information

• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving office environment

• Strong Excel and general IT skills

Why Join?

• Be part of a family-run, entrepreneurial business with a collaborative culture

• Join a fast-paced, friendly, and supportive finance team

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Real scope for ownership and growth in the role