Payroll Administrator

The Portfolio Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a Sheffield-based accountancy practice to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a permanent basis. You will ensure accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls while delivering a high standard of customer service.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, handling queries, RTI submissions, pension schemes setup, and year-end procedures. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice)
• Proficient with payroll software
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive and accurate in delivering payroll duties
• Experience with RTI submissions and auto-enrolment

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls on weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• BACS payments for clients.
• Liaising with HMRC
• Setting up new payroll clients
• Setting up pension schemes and PAYE closures
• Ensuring RTI submissions and auto-enrolment compliance
• Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP
• Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients’ accountants
• Assisting with year-end procedures including P60s and P11Ds
• Maintaining knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes

Skills

Brightpay

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Independent & collaborative

Client payroll experience

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