Payroll Administrator

Plumstead Consulting; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious accountancy practice is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator in Reading. The successful candidate will manage complex payroll processes and liaise with clients. Ideal applicants will have previous payroll experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary within a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a practice or payroll bureau environment.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for a portfolio of clients.
• Calculate and check payrolls for client approval.
• Address payroll queries from clients and employees.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

MS Office

IRIS Payroll Professional

Job description

This range is provided by Plumstead Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Plumstead Consulting

Payroll Administrator

Location: Reading Type: Full Time, Permanent

A prestigious accountancy practice in Reading is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join its expanding team. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive, friendly working environment. The successful candidate will become part of a firm that values professional growth and provides services to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to larger international companies.

Role Overview

The Payroll Administrator will manage end-to-end payroll processes for a portfolio of clients. This includes weekly, monthly, and annual payrolls, statutory calculations, RTI submissions, and year-end procedures. Responsibilities also encompass processing starters, leavers, amendments to salaries, and employee data, as well as resolving day-to-day queries and liaising with clients to gather necessary information.

Key tasks

• Calculating and checking payrolls for client approval.
• Reconciling payrolls to ensure accuracy.
• Providing approval and post-payroll reports to clients.
• Managing auto‑enrolment opt‑ins and opt‑outs.
• Addressing payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Liaising with HMRC and handling related queries.
• Maintaining an up‑to‑date and accurate payroll database.
• Issuing P45s and completing electronic filing.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a practice or payroll bureau environment.
• A CIPP qualification is preferred but not essential.
• A solid understanding of statutory payroll requirements (SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE & NI).
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office; experience with IRIS Payroll Professional is advantageous (training provided).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Process

Submit your CV to be considered for this Payroll Administrator position.

Please note, applications are only accepted from candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship, currently or in the future. This includes those on student or graduate visas. Experience within UK accountancy practice is essential due to the high volume of applications from outside the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants. If there is no response within five days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function / Industries

Finance

Accounting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plumstead Consulting by 2x