Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Kent is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for various clients. This role offers a hybrid working model after probation, competitive salary, and ample benefits including study support and long service awards. Strong experience in payroll and proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll are essential.

Benefits

Study support for CIPP

Pension scheme

Long service awards

25+ holiday days

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage client communications and resolve payroll queries.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for a portfolio of clients.
• Administer pensions across various schemes.
• Review processed payrolls to ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Skills

Minimum 3 years' payroll experience

Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll

Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education

Payroll qualification (CIPP) or qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Kent (Hybrid - Office-based during probation, then Hybrid 3/2 split)

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full Time - Permanent

About the role

We working with a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm with vast experience supporting a wide range of clients. Due to expansion within our payroll division, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our collaborative and supportive team in Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive firm that invests in its people, offering long-term career growth, professional development, and excellent employee benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Managing workload to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
• Administering pensions across a range of schemes
• Reviewing payrolls processed by colleagues to ensure accuracy
• Handling client communications and resolving payroll queries
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
• Supporting with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks

Skills and experience required

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll
• Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills
• Payroll qualification (CIPP) or qualified by experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion

Benefits

• Study support for CIPP (if required)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (x4 salary)
• Long service awards
• Holiday allowance starting at 25 days + bank holidays, plus extra days for long service, Christmas shutdown, and birthday
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Hybrid working following probation
• Birthday day off
• Quarterly team events and social functions
• Access to an employee benefits portal (cashback and discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development - supporting both professional and personal goals

If this sounds like you and are keen to explore this opportunity, please reach out:

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