Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services firm is looking for a Payroll Administrator in Reading, UK. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and building strong client relationships. Applicants should have proven payroll experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers hybrid working (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience with solid understanding of UK legislation.
• Confident using Excel and payroll systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing starters, leavers, and statutory payments.
• Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance with UK legislation

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Hybrid: 2 days office - 3 days from home

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing professional services environment, supporting a diverse client portfolio.

In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple clients. You’ll play a key part in maintaining high service standards, building strong client relationships, and supporting day-to-day payroll operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients
• Processing starters, leavers, and statutory payments
• Handling RTI submissions and payroll reporting
• Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and deadlines
• Supporting month-end and year-end activities

About you:

• Proven payroll experience with a solid understanding of UK legislation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident using Excel and payroll systems
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their payroll career within a highly reputable business with progression opportunities.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements, together with our privacy notices, set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us will be processed by us.