Payroll Administrator

TC Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Gillingham is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll division. You will process payroll for various clients, manage pension administration, and communicate with payroll clients effectively. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Sage 50, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a salary between £26,000 - £30,000 and benefits including study support, hybrid working, and additional holidays.

Benefits

Study support for CIPP

Pension scheme

Group life assurance (4x salary)

Long service awards

Hybrid working after probation

Birthday day off

Access to employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience, preferably within an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Understanding of confidentiality and discretion requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organising workload to ensure timely and accurate payroll services to clients.
• Processing payroll for various client types.
• Managing pension administration for different schemes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Experience with Sage 50 Payroll

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary – £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working

Holiday – 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus 2 days over the Christmas/New Year period set by the firm, plus an additional day if your birthday falls on a working day.

About The Payroll Administrator Role

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants with over 30 years of experience, offering a wide range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator in our Kent office. Due to our growth, we are looking for a team-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our established payroll division.

Key Responsibilities of a Payroll Administrator

• Organising workload to ensure timely and accurate payroll services to clients
• Processing payroll for various client types
• Managing pension administration for different schemes
• Reviewing payrolls administered by team members
• Communicating with payroll clients
• Dealing with client queries using knowledge of legislation
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Performing other payroll-related duties as needed

Candidate Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience, preferably within an accountancy practice or bureau
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of confidentiality and discretion requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits for the Payroll Administrator

• Study support for CIPP (if required)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Long service awards
• Holiday increases after 5 years of service (up to 30 days)
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Hybrid working after probation
• Birthday day off
• Quarterly social events
• Access to employee benefits portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Us

TC Group is rapidly growing and evolving. We aim to provide a high-quality experience for our clients, supporting UK’s ambitious business owners and corporations. We value talent, technical excellence, and solution-focused individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Note: We can only accept applications from candidates based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.