Payroll Administrator

AD Finance; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator. You will process end-to-end payrolls, ensure HMRC RTI compliance, and maintain accurate employee data in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong UK payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple payrolls across varying frequencies. A CIPP qualification is desirable, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll end-to-end in a bureau, practice or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments and HMRC compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems; Sage Payroll knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent numeracy and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Confident communicator with staff, clients and external bodies.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and GDPR aware.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Managing onboarding, amendments and leaver processing.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and up-to-date employee data.
• Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, expenses and adjustments.
• Administering statutory payments and deductions as per legislation.
• Submitting payroll information to HMRC including RTI reporting.
• Managing PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and auto-enrolment.
• Investigating payroll queries and providing a professional service.
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and external bodies as needed.
• Ensuring GDPR compliance and internal controls.
• Supporting process improvements and regulatory updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Sage Payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

multitasking

communication

independence

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification

Tools

Sage Payroll

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Alexander Daniels are currently partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple payrolls, and delivering a high level of accuracy and service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls across a varied employee base
• Managing employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, payroll amendments, and leaver processing
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring employee data is up to date at all times
• Calculating and processing salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, expenses, and other payroll adjustments
• Administering statutory payments and deductions in line with current legislation
• Preparing and submitting payroll information to HMRC, including RTI reporting requirements
• Managing PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and auto-enrolment obligations
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries promptly, providing a professional service to employees and clients
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and other external bodies where necessary
• Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR regulations, and internal controls
• Supporting process improvements and keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory updates affecting payroll

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish within a payroll bureau, accountancy practice, or in-house payroll environment
• Sound understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, PAYE, and HMRC compliance requirements
• Experience working with payroll systems, with Sage Payroll knowledge advantageous
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and prioritise workloads effectively within strict deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with employees, clients, and external stakeholders
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software

Desirable

• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls
• Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment processes
• Experience handling high-volume payrolls across multiple pay frequencies

If you're a payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within a supportive, collaborative, and friendly team environment, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values its people, encourages professional development, and offers a positive workplace culture where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded.