Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited partners with a well-established accountancy practice in Sheffield to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a permanent basis. You will ensure accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls while delivering high standards of customer service.

The role covers weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, handling queries, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, year-end duties and liaising with clients' accountants.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/Practice)
• Proficient using BrightPay
• Confident communicator
• Good eye for detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls weekly, fortnightly and monthly
• Manage payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Process BACs payments for clients
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on payroll matters
• Set up new payroll clients and pension schemes
• Handle auto-enrolment, RTI submissions, and year-end procedures (P60s, P11Ds)
• Prepare payroll journals and liaise with clients' accountants as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is proud to be partnering with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice located in Sheffield to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a permanent basis. As a Payroll Administrator you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls, while also providing a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
• Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
• BACs payments for clients
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs
• Setting up new payroll clients
• Setting up pension schemes, PAYE scheme closures and analysis of payroll
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
• Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP
• Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients' accountants as necessary
• Assisting with year-end procedures including P60s and P11Ds
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes

Desirable skills and attributes

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice)
• Proficient using Brightpay
• Confident Communicator
• Good eye for detail, and can work with precision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively