Payroll Administrator

Additional Resources; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking a Payroll Administrator / Accounts Assistant to support payroll and finance operations. This full-time hybrid role offers a salary of £34,200 for a 35-hour week and includes a 5% performance bonus. Responsibilities include payroll processing, managing pension data, and assisting with various finance functions. The ideal candidate has prior experience in payroll roles and is skilled in Microsoft Excel. Competitive benefits include 27 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Performance-related pay

Modern workspace

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll roles such as Payroll Administrator or Accounts Assistant.
• Familiarity with in-house payroll systems and statutory returns.
• Knowledge of pension submissions and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing across multiple payrolls.
• Manage pension data and documentation.
• Assist in finance functions including sales ledger and management accounts.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting ledgers

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Payrite payroll software

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator / Accounts Assistant to join a charitable organisation. This is a full-time role offering a salary of £34,200 for 35 hours work week plus a 5% performance bonus.

As a Payroll Administrator / Accounts Assistant, you will be supporting payroll and finance operations in a varied and hands-on position.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Payroll Manager with end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payrolls
• Preparing and managing pension data and maintaining accurate records
• Administering and reconciling petty cash and corporate credit card returns
• Conducting monthly control account reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies
• Posting journals and managing related documentation in line with deadlines
• Assisting other teams within the finance function including sales ledger, credit control, and management accounts as required
• Contributing to year-end audit preparation and related reconciliations

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll clerk, Payroll executive, Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience running in-house payroll systems including statutory returns, pension submissions, and deductions
• A solid grasp of accounting ledgers and reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of Payrite payroll software desirable
• Practical exposure to finance departments or accountancy environments
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rated)
• Generous, non-contributory pension scheme
• Performance-related pay scheme (up to 5%)
• Access to a modern, well-connected workspace in North London
• Inclusion in a supportive and collaborative team environment

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive organisation and build on your payroll and finance expertise.

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