Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Kent is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. This role involves managing payroll for various clients and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. The firm offers a paid study support for CIPP, excellent employee benefits, long service awards, and a hybrid working model after probation. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll experience and proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll.

Benefits

Study support for CIPP

Pension scheme

Group life assurance (x4 salary)

Holiday allowance starting at 25 days

Hybrid working following probation

Quarterly team events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience, ideally within accountancy.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for a client portfolio.
• Administer pensions across various schemes.
• Ensure accuracy in payrolls processed by colleagues.

Skills

Payroll experience

Sage 50 Payroll proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Education

Payroll qualification (CIPP) or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Kent (Hybrid – Office-based during probation, then Hybrid 3/2 split)

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full Time – Permanent

About the role

We working with a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm with vast experience supporting a wide range of clients. Due to expansion within our payroll division, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our collaborative and

supportive team in Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive firm that invests in its people, offering long-term career growth, professional development, and excellent employee benefits.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing workload to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
• Administering pensions across a range of schemes
• Reviewing payrolls processed by colleagues to ensure accuracy
• Handling client communications and resolving payroll queries
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
• Supporting with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll
• Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills
• Payroll qualification (CIPP) or qualified by experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion

Benefits include:

• Study support for CIPP (if required)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (x4 salary)
• Long service awards
• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days + bank holidays, plus extra days for long service, Christmas shutdown, and birthday
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Hybrid working following probation
• Birthday day off
• Quarterly team events and social functions
• Access to an employee benefits portal (cashback and discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development – supporting both professional and personal goals

If this sounds like you and are keen to explore this opportunity, please reach out:

️ Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]