Payroll Administrator

Sky Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to manage payroll activities accurately in a client-focused setting. Responsibilities include processing payroll, generating reports, and resolving queries. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers additional annual leave and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Additional annual leave

Company-sponsored events

Company pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience with computerized payroll software.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll submissions from start to finish.
• Reconcile payroll data and issue client invoices promptly.
• Submit payroll reports to HMRC, including RTI submissions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multitasking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer for one of our clients based locally in Aylesbury. The main objective is 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

• 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, hybrid working offered)