Payroll Administrator

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their supportive team in Chichester. In this office-based role, you will be responsible for processing payrolls for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and delivering excellent client service. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing payroll queries. The firm encourages long-term career progression and offers ongoing support as part of your development.

Benefits

Ongoing support and development

Friendly and professional environment

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a practice or bureau environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple client needs.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Handling pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Producing payslips, P45s, P60s, and other statutory payroll documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client service

Proactive attitude

Education

Experience in payroll processing

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to join a close-knit and supportive team within a growing independent accountancy firm? Based in Chichester, our client offers a collaborative office environment where you’ll play a key role in delivering payroll services to a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients across various sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team that values precision, client service, and team spirit. The business is undergoing steady growth and offers long-term career progression for the right individual.

What will the Payroll Administrator role involve?

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensuring accurate calculations of statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP.
• Handling pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Managing payroll queries from clients and HMRC.
• Producing payslips, P45s, P60s, and other statutory payroll documents.
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Administrator vacancy:

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a practice or bureau environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple client needs.
• A team player with a proactive attitude and a professional approach to client service.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Administrator:

• Office-based role within a friendly and professional environment.
• Ongoing support and development as part of a growing firm.

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