Payroll Administrator

Marks Sattin; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a Payroll Administrator in the United Kingdom to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain employee records and ensure compliance with payroll legislation.

The role covers processing starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments and benefits, handling payroll queries, and producing reports for audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Payroll qualification (CIPP) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.