Payroll Administrator

Alexander Lloyd; Southease; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a modern payroll bureau near Lewes. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, and a salary up to £30,000 with flexibility.

You will manage end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients and ensure accurate data handling and compliance. The successful candidate will have payroll bureau experience, strong PAYE/NI/pensions knowledge, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll bureau environment.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Ability to manually calculate tax, NI, pensions and statutory deductions.
• Knowledge of auto-enrolment and family leave.
• Proactive and reliable with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients.
• Inputting and validating payroll data accurately.
• Reconciling payroll information and producing reports and payslips.
• Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations.
• Creating and submitting BACS payment files.
• Managing Pension Auto-Enrolment and ongoing compliance.
• Preparing pension scheme returns and processing member changes.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, pension providers and internal teams.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice.

Skills

PAYE knowledge

NI knowledge

Pensions knowledge

Payroll systems

Excel

Client communication

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Job description

Payroll Administrator - Near Lewes

Up to £30,000, with potential flexibility

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home

Permanent, full-time

I'm working with a modern and growing payroll bureau that is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its team.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
• Inputting and validating payroll data accurately
• Reconciling payroll information and producing reports and payslips
• Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations
• Creating and submitting BACS payment files
• Managing Pension Auto-Enrolment and ongoing compliance
• Preparing pension scheme returns and processing member changes
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, pension providers and internal teams
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience within a payroll bureau environment
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and working to strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
• The ability to manually calculate tax, NI, pensions and statutory deductions
• Knowledge of statutory family leave, SSP, salary sacrifice and auto-enrolment
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems
• A proactive and adaptable approach

You must be a driver due to the location.