Payroll Administrator

Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Ipswich is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator. The role involves managing payroll runs, ensuring compliance with current legislation, and providing excellent client service. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of payroll experience and strong communication skills. Attractive benefits include flexible working, personal development opportunities, and 36 days of paid holiday.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working options

36 days of paid holiday

Employee health and wellbeing program

Life Assurance

Contribution towards pension scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of payroll experience.
• Familiarity with current payroll legislation.
• Experience with Employment Hero is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll runs under supervision.
• Collate information from clients in various forms.
• Administer pension auto-enrolment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organization skills

Great communication skills

Tools

Payroll software systems

Job description

Department: Business Outsourcing

Location: Ipswich

Compensation: £26,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

Are you currently working in payroll but looking for your next step or a change in environment? We're seeking a Payroll Administrator who is detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace environment, all whilst delivering a first class service to our clients in our successful payroll bureau. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you’ll be managing multiple payrolls at any one time alongside a supportive team.

If you’re someone with at least one to two years' of experience in either payroll bureau, outsourced payroll or in-house payroll we have a great opportunity for you. You will be given hands on training and full support of the team in all aspects of learning the role, particularly if this is a new environment for you.


What Will You Do?

• 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

The successful candidate must be experience in utilising payroll software systems, knowledge on Employment Hero is desirable but not essential to the role. Candidates must also be familiar with current legislation and be able to work under tight deadlines.



What We're Looking For

• Someone with a minimum of 1 year of payroll experience
• Detail orientated with high attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work towards and manage deadlines accordingly
  
  

And In Return?

• Salary range of £26,000 to £28,000 dependant on experience
• Flexible and remote working options for a healthy work-life balance
• A personalised approach to learning and development
• An attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs each year
• 36 days of paid holiday (including 3 days Christmas closure), plus the option to purchase more
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Life Assurance of 4 x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• Opportunities to give back through our Scrutton Bland Foundation