Payroll Administrator

Royal Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm is seeking a Payroll Senior to support payroll and pension services. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll for a client portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with a dedicated payroll team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in payroll processing, strong knowledge of legislation, and excellent client communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing with full end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislation, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, and statutory payments.
• Manage complete payroll processing cycles for various schedules.
• Oversee auto-enrolment administration tasks.
• Communicate with HMRC and establish PAYE schemes for clients.
• Calculate statutory leave payments as per government regulations.
• Address client inquiries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The role involves supporting the Payroll Manager in delivering efficient payroll and pension services, ensuring compliance with regulations, working alongside a small team of payroll professionals. 60 clients, ranging from 1-80 employees.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll calculations, deductions, and statutory payments (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, pensions).
• Manage complete payroll processing cycles for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly schedules.
• Oversee auto-enrolment administration tasks.
• Communicate with HMRC, including establishing PAYE schemes for clients.
• Calculate statutory leave payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SHPP) in line with government regulations.
• Address client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Oversee your own payroll portfolio, with varying payroll sizes.

Qualifications

• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and legislation.
• Manage and respond to client inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to clients and authorities as required.
• Assist in the setup and management of new client payrolls.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve payroll processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to junior payroll staff as needed.
• Proven experience in payroll processing, with full end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislation, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Flexible working hours with the option for part-time or full-time employment.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance and company pension scheme.

About the Firm

I am working with a dynamic and growing accounting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services to our diverse client base. They pride themselves on delivering accurate, timely, and tailored solutions to meet our clients' needs and are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Senior to join our team.