Payroll Administrator

Disability Resource Centre; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Disability Resource Centre in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, UK is seeking an accurate and organised Payroll Administrator for a part-time role (20–25 hours). You will manage end-to-end payroll tasks for employers and Personal Assistants, ensuring timely, compliant processing and clear records, while liaising with HMRC and pension providers.

You will have at least two years' payroll experience, strong numerical skills, and familiarity with BrightPay, Xero or NEST.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a busy payroll environment.
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of HMRC regulations and payroll systems.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidentiality and data protection awareness.
• Ability to manage workload in a part-time role.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain payroll records for employers, including HMRC registrations and pension arrangements.
• Process weekly and monthly payroll data with tax, NI, pensions and deductions.
• Produce payslips and complete year-end documentation.
• Administer pension contributions through NEST and auto-enrolment duties.
• Submit RTI and other HMRC documentation by deadlines.
• Respond to payroll enquiries by phone and email, within boundaries.
• Maintain records for audits and local authority reporting.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Direct Payments and Finance teams to ensure accuracy.
• Work within the right-to-work checks framework for UK applicants.

Skills

Payroll processing

HMRC rules

Excel

BrightPay

NEST

Job description

Flitwick, Bedford, UK Part Time, We are looking for an accurate, organised and customer-focused Payroll Administrator to support our busy Direct Payments payroll service. You will help deliver timely and compliant payroll services for individual employers and Personal Assistants, while providing helpful support by telephone and email. This is a varied role for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll tasks, maintaining clear records and working with employers, service users, HMRC and pension providers.

• Set up and maintain payroll records for employers, including HMRC registrations, employment information, pension arrangements and payroll files.
• Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll data, including pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, statutory payments, expenses and deductions.
• Produce and distribute payslips and complete payroll year-end processes and statutory documentation.
• Administer monthly pension contributions and payments through NEST, manage auto-enrolment requirements and submit pension declarations by statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit HMRC documentation, including RTI submissions, reports and year-end returns.
• Respond to payroll and finance-related telephone calls, emails and enquiries, providing guidance within agreed boundaries.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and local authority reporting, and support payroll-related invoicing and payment monitoring.
• Work closely with colleagues across Payroll, Direct Payments, Holding Accounts and Finance to maintain an accurate and responsive service.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate right to work checks in line with current UK requirements.
• You will have:
• At least two years' experience working in a busy payroll environment.
• Experience of end-to-end payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of HMRC regulations and payroll systems.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence using payroll and finance systems, Excel and digital filing tools.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• The ability to manage your workload proactively and effectively within a part-time role.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and the rights of disabled people and carers.
• Experience using BrightPay, Xero or NEST, working in a payroll bureau or Direct Payments environment, producing payroll or financial reports, or working in a charity or social enterprise would be desirable.

The Disability Resource Centre is an award-winning charity helping people affected by disability or long-term health conditions. We are an independent organisation and a registered charity that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making.

Pay: £17,229.73 - £18,494.59 per year (part-time - 20-25hrs)