Payroll Administrator

Magnus Search Ltd.; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension & Life Assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Magnus Search Ltd. is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator to join a busy, well-organised team in a 100% office-based role in Chester.

The role involves processing payments, completing statutory payments and handling related administration with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' payroll or finance admin experience, NAV experience, and excellent numerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of payroll, payments or finance admin experience.
• Experience with Microsoft NAV or similar payroll system.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with data entry and calculations.
• Excellent numerical skills and comfortable with figures.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other systems.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
• Positive team player who supports colleagues.
• Takes ownership of their work and delivers high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Process payments accurately within agreed timescales.
• Complete statutory payments and related administration.
• Ensure calculations and payments to third parties are accurate and timely.
• Respond confidently to queries regarding payments and deductions.
• Support preparation and submission of required regulatory information.
• Process timesheets and related information accurately.
• Support client invoicing and keep records up to date.
• Provide accurate information and support to customers and business partners.
• Identify and communicate issues affecting payments, invoices or receipts.
• Maintain accurate records and complete reporting as required.
• Carry out additional administrative tasks and support the wider team.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication

Team player

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft NAV

Job description

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy and well-organised team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payments and related administration.

You'll play an important role in ensuring payments are processed correctly and on time, while providing a professional and responsive service to customers and business partners.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This position is 100% office-based, with no hybrid or home-working option available.

Part time / 4 days per week option.

The Role

• Process payments accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Complete relevant statutory payments and associated administration.
• Ensure calculations and payments to third parties are accurate and timely.
• Respond confidently to queries relating to payments, administration and deductions.
• Support the preparation and submission of required regulatory information.
• Process timesheets and related information accurately.
• Support client invoicing and ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Provide accurate information and support to customers and business partners as required.
• Identify and communicate any issues that may affect payments, invoices or receipts.
• Maintain accurate records and complete reporting as required.
• Carry out additional administrative tasks and support the wider team when needed.

Skills and Experience Required

• At least 2 years of experience in payroll, payments, finance administration or a similar role.
• Experience working with Microsoft NAV or similar system.
• Is highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has strong attention to detail, particularly when entering data and carrying out calculations.
• Has excellent numerical skills and enjoys working with figures.
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel and other systems.
• Can work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
• Is a positive team player who is happy to support colleagues when required.
• Takes ownership of their work and is committed to delivering a high standard of service.

What's in it for you?

You'll be joining an established and supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your customer service skills, broaden your knowledge and build a long-term career.

The benefits package includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Health & wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme