Payroll Administrator

TC Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Social events

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus

Training & development

Job summary

TC Group, a growing Top 20 UK accountancy firm, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the London Blackfriars team. You will deliver accurate payroll services to a varied client portfolio and support colleagues with payroll tasks.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with IRIS Payroll Professional and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI and auto-enrolment. Hybrid working and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience using IRIS Payroll Professional.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment).
• Understanding of pensions and automatic enrolment.
• Ability to explain payroll results clearly to clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Complete year-end payroll processes accurately and on time.
• Respond to clients, colleagues and HMRC queries.
• Build strong client relationships with a client-focused approach.
• Manage day-to-day administration of client payrolls, including RTI submissions, year-end reporting and payroll updates.
• Process starters, leavers, SMP, SPP, SSP, student loans and other payroll items.
• Upload pension contributions and support auto-enrolment requirements.
• Review payrolls for accuracy and compliance.
• Deal promptly and professionally with payroll queries.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Pensions & auto-enrolment

Client communication

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

IRIS Payroll Professional

Job description

Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Payroll Administrator to join our London Blackfriars team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

You'll be helping to provide an efficient, accurate and comprehensive payroll service to a varied portfolio of clients while ensuring a high standard of service is maintained throughout.

• Completing year-end payroll processes accurately and on time.
• Responding to clients, colleagues and HMRC queries.
• Build strong client relationships by managing expectations, maintaining a client-focused approach and offering practical advisory support.
• Support team members where required.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of client payrolls, including RTI submissions, year-end reporting and payroll legislative updates.
• Process starters, leavers, SMP, SPP, SSP, student loans, attachment of earnings orders and other statutory payroll items.
• Upload pension contributions and support clients with pension and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Reviewing payrolls for accuracy and compliance.
• Deal promptly and professionally with payroll queries.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• Experience using IRIS Payroll Professional.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory family leave, tax coding and other payroll-related requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of pensions and automatic enrolment.
• Ability to calculate payroll manually and clearly explain results to clients.
• Excellent organisational skills, high level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Why Join TC Group?

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
• Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
• The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK

Our Benefits

• pension scheme
• 22 days (pro-rata) annual leave (excl bank holidays) increasing with service
• group life assurance 4 x salary
• private healthcare (following qualifying period)
• hybrid working between office (minimum 2 days a week) and home
• social functions and events
• access to our employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• employee Assistance Programme
• employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About TC Group

TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.

We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we're unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that's growing, investing in its people and creating exciting career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Department

Payroll

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

9:30am to 5:30pm - 3 or 4 days per week

Salary

Competitive depending on experience