Payroll Administrator

Alexander Lloyd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd near Lewes is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a modern payroll bureau on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, with hybrid working three days in the office and two from home.

You'll handle inputting and validating payroll data, end-to-end pay runs, PAYE/National Insurance, pensions and Auto-Enrolment, plus BACS payments and pension scheme returns. A strong eye for detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll bureau environment.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Ability to manually calculate tax, NI and deductions.
• Knowledge of statutory family leave, SSP, salary sacrifice and auto-enrolment.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel and payroll system experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
• Inputting and validating payroll data accurately
• Reconciling payroll information and producing reports and payslips
• Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations
• Creating and submitting BACS payment files
• Managing Pension Auto-Enrolment and ongoing compliance
• Preparing pension scheme returns and processing member changes
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, pension providers and internal teams
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

Skills

Payroll processing

PAYE knowledge

Pensions

Client communication

Data accuracy

Excel basics

Job description

Payroll Administrator - Near Lewes

Up to £30,000, with potential flexibility

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home

Permanent, full-time

I'm working with a modern and growing payroll bureau that is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its team.

This is a varied role managing the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of clients across multiple pay frequencies, while acting as their main point of contact for payroll-related queries.

Key responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients


• Inputting and validating payroll data accurately


• Reconciling payroll information and producing reports and payslips


• Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations


• Creating and submitting BACS payment files


• Managing Pension Auto-Enrolment and ongoing compliance


• Preparing pension scheme returns and processing member changes


• Liaising with clients, HMRC, pension providers and internal teams


• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

Ideally you will have

• Previous experience within a payroll bureau environment


• Experience managing multiple payrolls and working to strict deadlines


• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments


• The ability to manually calculate tax, NI, pensions and statutory deductions


• Knowledge of statutory family leave, SSP, salary sacrifice and auto-enrolment


• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail


• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems


• A proactive and adaptable approach

You must be a driver due to the location