Payroll Administrator

Agility; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Agility is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator in Preston to join a Chartered Accountants firm. The role covers processing payrolls for diverse clients three days per week, handling RTI submissions, and providing accurate payroll services with a proactive client focus.

The ideal candidate will have bureau or practice payroll experience, be confident managing multiple client payrolls, and possess strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.

Qualifications

• Experienced payroll professional with practice or bureau background.
• Proven ability to handle multiple client payrolls to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in payroll software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for varied clients.
• Calculate statutory payments, pensions, deductions and holiday pay.
• Manage starters, leavers, P45s and payroll amendments.
• Complete RTI submissions and meet deadlines.
• Deal with payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end processes.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers when required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Client management

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication

Excel

Payroll software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Part-Time Payroll Administrator £30,000 Pro Rata Three Days per Week, An established firm of Chartered Accountants is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its team, working three days per week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload, building relationships with clients and delivering an accurate, reliable payroll service. The role

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients
• Calculate statutory payments, pensions, deductions and holiday pay
• Manage starters, leavers, P45s and payroll amendments
• Complete RTI submissions and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Deal professionally with payroll queries from clients and employees
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end processes
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers when required
  Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a genuine part-time opportunity?
• Previous payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice or bureau environment
• Confident managing multiple client payrolls and competing deadlines
• Good working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
• Accurate, organised and comfortable working independently
• Friendly and professional when communicating with clients
• Familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Excel

Would you enjoy managing payroll for a varied portfolio of clients within a friendly chartered accountancy practice?