Payroll Administrator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Chester is seeking a Payroll Processor to oversee payroll operations. This role requires excellent payroll knowledge and attention to detail, ensuring accurate payment to employees and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, manage workloads, and enjoy working within a supportive team. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Health Assured

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee awards & long-service recognition

Wellbeing resources

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience or strong payroll knowledge is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and stay organized is required.
• Confidence in using Excel and a team-oriented mindset are critical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate payments.
• Handle statutory payments and support pension auto-enrolment.
• Assist with payroll, admin, or tax queries from employees.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Job description

Think Accountancy & Finance are again, supporting this fantastic, growing business based in Chester. If you've had experience in payroll or you've worked in a finance role where it has been part of your daily responsibilities, this could be a perfect next step. They're ideally looking for someone with some payroll knowledge who enjoys accuracy, structure, and helping people with their queries.

What you'll be doing

You'll be a key part of a highly organised, friendly and motivated Payroll team, overseeing all aspects of payroll processing to ensure employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

• Processing payroll and subcontractor payments in line with agreed schedules
• Handling statutory payments and supporting pension auto-enrolment
• Ensuring accurate calculations to HMRC and third-party providers
• Supporting employees and subcontractors with payroll, admin or tax queries confidently
• Assisting with FPS submissions to comply with RTI regulations
• Helping process timesheets and managing client invoicing where required
• Keeping clients and internal teams up to date with relevant payroll information
• Completing ad hoc administrative tasks to support the department

This is a great role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, getting things right the first time, and being part of a team that genuinely values accuracy and communication.

What we're looking for

We’d love to speak with people who have some experience within payroll, whether that is from a dedicated payroll role or a finance admin position where you were exposed to pay, deductions, pensions, or reconciliations.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have previous payroll experience or strong payroll knowledge
• Can manage your workload effectively and stay organised
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Have excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability
• Are confident using Excel
• Enjoy working in a team and can stay calm under pressure

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Pension
• Health Assured
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee awards & long-service recognition
• Spectrum Life wellbeing resources
• Annual salary review
• A genuinely supportive team and clear opportunity to grow

Hours & Salary

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:30
Full Time in the Office Permanent Chester

What’s next?

If this feels like the right fit for your skill set and where you'd like your career to go, I'd love to speak with you.