Payroll Administrator

Sky Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to handle end-to-end payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include processing payroll, managing enquiries, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This full-time role is office-based from Monday to Friday, offering benefits like a performance-based bonus and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Additional annual leave

Company-sponsored events

Company pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, hands-on with payroll software.
• Proficiency in communication and customer service.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process daily payroll submissions.
• Reconcile payroll data and issue client invoices.
• Manage payroll-related queries professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

My Digital Accounts

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage the end-to-end processing of payroll activities in a fast-paced and client-focused environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, manage related reporting responsibilities, and serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related queries

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process daily payroll submissions from receipt through to finalisation

• Reconcile payroll data and ensure timely issuance of client invoices

• Submit weekly payroll reports to HMRC, including Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions, statutory year-end returns, and P60s

• Process employee leavers and support the administration of the company pension scheme

• Manage and resolve payroll-related enquiries and invoice discrepancies promptly and professionally

• Generate payroll reports in line with internal and client business requirements

• Apply and update statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and other entitlements

• Maintain and update the payroll database to ensure accurate records

• Produce sample payroll data for internal analysis or client proposals

• Issue duplicate payslips, invoices, and other relevant payroll documentation as required

• Respond to client and customer queries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, with significant hands-on experience using computerised payroll software (experience with My Digital Accounts is highly desirable)

• Knowledge or experience within the umbrella payroll sector is advantageous but not essential

• Ability to multitask and operate efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Confident in handling telephone enquiries and delivering high-quality customer service

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus

• Additional annual leave

• Company-sponsored events

• Company pension scheme

• Statutory sick pay

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Full-time, office-based)