Payroll Administrator

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain employee records, and handle payroll queries. You will calculate statutory payments, deductions, pensions, and benefits while ensuring HMRC compliance and audit support.

The ideal candidate has prior payroll experience, solid knowledge of payroll legislation, and proficient Excel and payroll systems usage, with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration with knowledge of payroll processes.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Calculate statutory payments, deductions, pensions, and benefits.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and payroll regulations.
• Produce payroll reports and support audits.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll legislation

Numerical skills

Excel

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Payroll qualification (CIPP) desirable

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Purpose

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Calculate statutory payments, deductions, pensions, and benefits.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and payroll regulations.
• Produce payroll reports and support audits.

Skills & Experience

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) desirable.