Payroll Administrator

Pro Talent; Garston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Watford is looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience and strong skills in Excel and customer service. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual Christmas Bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service Cover

Group Income Protection Scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or a high-volume payroll department.
• Familiarity with payroll systems, experience with Star Payroll is advantageous.
• Comfortable using Excel for payroll calculations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls.
• Manage end-to-end payroll duties, including processing starters and leavers.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Star Payroll

Excel

Job description

Location: Watford
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Firm:

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Watford is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and friendly firm, supporting a diverse client base with payroll services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and process weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end payroll duties, including:
  Processing starters and leavers
  Maintaining employee records and personal data
  Calculating statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity pay)
  Handling termination payments and payments after leaving
• Arrange BACs payroll payments, including salaries, tax liabilities, and third-party deductions.
• Generate, file, and maintain payroll reports electronically.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, keeping up to date with statutory changes.
• Work within agreed processing timelines to meet client deadlines.
• Respond to payroll queries and assist with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or a high-volume payroll department.
Software Knowledge: Familiarity with payroll systems (experience with Star Payroll is advantageous).
Excel Skills: Comfortable using Excel for payroll calculations and reporting.
Client-Focused: Strong customer service skills with a proactive approach to client queries.
Attention to Detail: High accuracy and excellent organisational skills.
Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
Team Player: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Benefits & Perks:

Annual Christmas Bonus (equivalent to one week’s salary)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme – Employer 5% | Employee 3% (auto-enrolment, subject to eligibility)
Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months – taxable benefit)
Death in Service Cover (4x salary)
Group Income Protection Scheme (after 3 months)
Annual Leave: 25 days per year (pro-rata) – 3 days typically taken over Christmas/New Year

Working Hours & Requirements:

Full-time: Monday – Friday, standard office hours
Must have Right to Work in the UK

If you're a payroll professional looking for a new challenge in a supportive and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you!