Payroll Administrator

Bennett And Game Recruitment; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team in Leicester. This permanent role offers the chance to manage payroll processing for a diverse client base in a supportive environment. You'll leverage your expertise in Sage and Xero to ensure compliance and accuracy while providing exceptional service. Enjoy hybrid working options, a generous holiday package, and opportunities for professional development. If you're detail-oriented and a confident communicator, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in payroll administration.

Benefits

Hybrid working (up to 2 remote days)

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Productivity bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Quarterly team-building events

Annual celebrations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Proficient in Sage Payroll (essential); Xero Payroll (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of payroll processing for clients.
• Ensure compliance with RTI and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Respond to client queries professionally via phone and email.

Skills

Sage Payroll

Xero Payroll

PAYE knowledge

NI understanding

Pensions knowledge

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

2+ years in accountancy practice

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing accountancy practice based in Leicester, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to work with a broad and diverse client base in a supportive, professional environment.

This permanent position involves managing all aspects of payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely service. Candidates will be processing payrolls on Sage and Xero (training provided if needed), liaising with HMRC and pension providers, and acting as a key point of contact for client payroll queries.

1. Process weekly, monthly, and annual payrolls using Sage, Xero, and other platforms.
2. Review PAYE, NI, and pension deductions for accuracy.
3. Ensure compliance with RTI and auto-enrolment requirements.
4. Submit pension contributions and register PAYE/pension schemes as required.
5. Send payroll reports and journals to clients, advising on liabilities.
6. Respond to client queries professionally via phone and email.
7. Occasionally work on-site with clients when required.
8. Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment.
9. Proficient in Sage Payroll (essential); Xero Payroll (desirable).
10. Strong technical understanding of PAYE, NI, and pensions.
11. Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.
12. Confident communicator with strong Excel and IT proficiency.
13. Professional, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Payroll Administrator - Salary & Benefits

1. Working hours: 38.5 hours a week.
2. Hybrid working (up to 2 remote days per week, subject to workload and team availability).
3. Holiday Package: 24 days (4 allocated for Christmas) + 8 bank holidays.
4. Holiday increases with service, plus the option to buy additional leave.
5. Contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
6. Productivity bonus scheme.
7. Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
8. Quarterly team-building events, charity challenges, and annual celebrations.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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