Payroll Administrator

Additional Resources; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected payroll services organization is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Dumfries. This full-time role involves managing client payrolls, ensuring compliance, and supporting the team. Candidates should have experience in payroll administration and knowledge of relevant legislation. Competitive salary of £24,000 - £28,000 offered with growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration required.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts such as SSP and SMP.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Input data and prepare detailed payroll reports.
• Ensure timely submissions and payments to HMRC.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of PAYE and National Insurance

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports.
• Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution.
• Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties.
• Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements.
• Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks.
• Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician or in a similar role.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development.

Apply now for this great Payroll Administrator opportunity to join a respected payroll services organisation and develop your career.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Payroll Administrator
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time