Payroll Administrator

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment North West is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation in Royton, Oldham. The role offers 37 hours per week, with flexible start/finish times within 8:00am–4:30pm, and a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum depending on experience.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and solid knowledge of UK payroll procedures including PAYE, pensions and P60s.

Qualifications

• Two years' payroll experience.
• Good understanding of UK payroll processes, PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Strong Excel skills and payroll reporting experience.
• Excellent numerical accuracy.
• Confidential handling of employee information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 100+ employees accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and analyse daily/weekly payroll reports.
• Complete statutory payroll returns and general payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support PAYE, pensions and P60 processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation based in Royton, Oldham.

• Location: Royton, Oldham (OL2)
• Salary: £28,000 £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times between 8:00am and 4:30pm

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented payroll professional looking to join a supportive finance team within an established business.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years' payroll experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills and a sound understanding of UK payroll procedures. You will be responsible for processing weekly payroll for over 100 employees, handling payroll queries and supporting accurate and compliant payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and efficiently for over 100 employees.
• Prepare, review and analyse daily efficiency reports.
• Manage payroll queries, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete statutory payroll returns and general payroll administration.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with UK legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support the accurate processing of PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure payroll deadlines are achieved.
• Identify and address payroll discrepancies to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Skills and Experience Required.

To be successful in this Payroll Administrator role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A minimum of two years' experience in a payroll position within a busy working environment.
• A good understanding of UK payroll processes, PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate discrepancies.
• A professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive employee information.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team.

Application Notice: Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.