Payroll Administrator

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Ipswich to support a varied portfolio of clients across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. The role offers ongoing training and a collaborative team environment within a leading professional services firm.

You will handle payroll processes, support client relationships, and contribute to a high standard of client service in a busy payroll bureau setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll within a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll environment, or in-house payroll function.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop payroll knowledge.
• Experience using payroll software systems; Employment Hero advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll runs under the supervision of the Payroll Manager.
• Collate information from clients in various forms.
• Process changes including tax code, bonus, and pay rate by agreed cut-off dates.
• Deal with enquiries from clients, employees, and authorities.
• Administer pension auto-enrolment.
• Calculate holiday pay, SMP, SSP, SPP.
• Process starters and leavers.
• Load BACS payments.
• End-of-month and year-end submissions.
• Issue payslips and breakdowns to clients.

Skills

Payroll experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Team player

Client service

Tools

Payroll software

Employment Hero

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Department: Business Outsourcing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich

Description

Join Scrutton Bland, one of the leading professional services firms in East Anglia, providing accountancy, tax, audit and advisory services to a wide range of businesses and individuals across the region.

As part of our established and growing payroll bureau, we are seeking a Payroll Administrator to support a varied portfolio of clients across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. Our clients operate across a range of sectors, meaning no two days are the same and you'll gain exposure to a diverse and interesting client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering outstanding client service. You will work closely with an experienced and supportive team, receiving ongoing training and development to help you continue building your payroll career.

We’re looking for someone with previous payroll experience, whether gained within a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll environment or an in‑house payroll function. If you are organised, eager to learn and enjoy developing strong relationships with both clients and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

At Scrutton Bland, we are proud of our collaborative and people‑focused culture. As part of the wider Sumer Group, one of the UK's fastest‑growing professional services organisations, we combine the benefits of a local, relationship‑led firm with the opportunities and backing of a larger national network.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll runs under the supervision of the Payroll Manager
• Collating information from clients in various forms
• Online client banking
• Processing advised changes including tax code, bonus, pay rate by agreed cut off dates
• Dealing with enquiries from clients, their employees, and relevant authorities
• Administering pension auto‑enrolment
• Calculating holiday pay, SMP, SSP, SPP
• Processing starters and leavers
• Loading BACS payments
• End of month and year end submissions
• Completion of P45 and P60s
• Processing all reports including the submission to HMRC
• Issuing payslips to employees and a breakdown summary to each client
• Build and maintain relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Someone with demonstrable experience in payroll, whether that be within a bureau, outsourced payroll environment or an in‑house payroll function
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and remain calm when managing multiple deadlines
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage several payrolls simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and client‑focused approach
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and ensure payrolls are completed accurately and on time
• Proactive and collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and develop their payroll knowledge

The successful candidate will have previous experience using payroll software systems. Experience with Employment Hero would be advantageous, although full training can be provided and it is not essential for the role.

Job Benefits

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.