Payroll Administrator

RECfinancial; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a reputable practice in Leicester Forest East. This role involves processing payroll accurately, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, familiarity with systems like Sage or Xero, and the ability to mentor colleagues. This position offers a salary between £29,000 and £35,000, hybrid working options, and 32 days of holiday.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)

32 days holiday

Pension

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of payroll calculations, PAYE/NI thresholds and pension schemes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage or Xero.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize your workload, maintaining an up-to-date task list.
• Process payroll adhering to both weekly and monthly schedules.
• Verify accuracy of PAYE, NI, and pension deductions.

Skills

Technical knowledge of payroll

Effective communication

Ability to assist and mentor team members

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for this Leicestershire based Practice as it looks to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator on a permanent basis. This well known business has a strong reputation within its field and looks to strengthen its team. Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you'll play an integral part of ensuring all areas of payroll are compliant with HMRC, pensions and ultimately correct payments.

You may already be in a similar role and looking for a new challenge. You may be working in a Payroll bureau with similar skills. Our client is open to all candidates.

What will your role as Payroll Administrator involve?

• Organize and prioritize your workload, maintaining an up-to-date task list.
• Process payroll adhering to both weekly and monthly schedules.
• Verify accuracy of PAYE, NI, and pension deductions; ensure compliance with RTI and auto-enrolment regulations.
• Handle client communications, including payroll reports and compliance submissions.
• Manage PAYE and pension payments, and register relevant schemes.
• Address all areas of Payroll queries in a professional manner.

What do we require as the Payroll Administrator?

• Strong technical knowledge of payroll, including calculations, PAYE/NI thresholds and pension schemes.
• Experience with systems such as Sage or Xero would be advantageous.
• CIS returns are a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to assist and mentor team members and cover for the Payroll Manager as needed.
• Effective communication with management and maintain confidentiality is essential.

What's on offer for the Payroll Administrator?

• £29000 - £35000 DOE
• Hybrid working 3 office / 2 home (after probation)
• 32 days holiday
• Pension
• Career progression

For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please call Neil or email.

Please note we are unable to accept applications from candidates without UK experience and the need for sponsorship.