Payroll Administrator

Travail Employment Group; Henfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Henfield, West Sussex is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. The role involves managing payroll for various clients, ensuring compliance, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a strong background in payroll processing, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable using accounting software. Their internal culture encourages professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Training and development support

On-site parking

20 days + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Prior experience processing payroll in a practice or bureau environment is essential.
• Professional and approachable manner with clients required.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines is key.

Responsibilities

• Independently run end-to-end payroll for multiple client companies.
• Manage payroll queries and submit returns to HMRC and other bodies.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Accuracy

Excellent communication

Tools

Accountancy software

Job description

Payroll Administrator

£25,000 - £27,000 DOE + 10% performance-related bonus, Henfield, West Sussex, Full time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm), Permanent, Holiday TBD, Pension scheme, training support, on-site parking

The Role
Our client, a growing accountancy practice in Henfield, West Sussex, is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their close-knit, professional team. Supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, the company delivers payroll, accounts, VAT, and tax services with a personal touch. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a variety of client payrolls and administrative processes, contributing to the efficient delivery of client services.

• Independently run end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of client companies


• Manage payroll queries and liaise directly with clients to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Submit returns to HMRC, Companies House, and other statutory bodies


• Provide administrative support to the tax and accounts departments


• Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and filed appropriately


• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client data


• Support process improvements and workflow efficiency


• Use payroll and accounting software confidently


• Work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team

Requirements
Candidates should have prior experience processing payroll, ideally within a practice or bureau environment. Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and excellent communication are essential. Experience with accountancy software is highly desirable, as is the ability to handle multiple deadlines. A professional and approachable manner with clients is key.
This role could suit someone who has worked as a payroll officer, payroll administrator, or payroll coordinator.

Company Information
The client is a respected and personable accountancy firm offering tailored services to a loyal client base. They pride themselves on quality, attention to detail, and fostering long-term client relationships. The internal culture supports professional growth within a collaborative and well-structured environment.

Package

• £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience


• 10% annual performance-related bonus


• Permanent, full-time role (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)


• Office-based in Henfield, West Sussex


• Pension scheme


• Training and development support


• On-site parking


• 20days + Bank Holidays increasing with length of service

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