Payroll Administrator

ACCA Careers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a permanent Payroll Administrator role based in Eastbourne. You will manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting the accounting and finance team.

The position offers flexibility on days and hours, with a focus on delivering timely payroll and responding to staff inquiries. This is a hands-on role within a busy payroll environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within retail or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and tax regulations.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and management.
• Calculate tax, pension contributions, and other deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports for the accounting and finance team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems knowledge

Tax regulations understanding

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

This permanent role in Eastbourne involves managing payroll processes within this busy industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll play a key part in supporting the accounting and finance team by handling payroll tasks efficiently to keep things running smoothly.

Description

• Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and management.
• Calculate tax, pension contributions, and other deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports for the accounting and finance team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

A Successful Payroll Administrator Should Have

• Experience in payroll processing within the retail industry or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and tax regulations.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting and payroll software.

Job Offer

• Salary is DOE.
• Permanent position with flexibility on days and hours worked.
• Reduced hours an option.
• Opportunity to work in Eastbourne.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.