Payroll Administrator

Reed; Teddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in West London is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services for over 300 employees using Moorepay. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, records management, and adherence to HMRC regulations.

The position is a permanent, full-time role based in the office with hybrid working after probation. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll legislation, RTI, SSP/SMP, and excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll administration.
• Experience using Moorepay payroll software.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, RTI submissions, SSP, and SMP.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records in line with GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for 300+ employees using Moorepay.
• Maintain payroll records for starters, leavers, changes, leave entitlements.
• Review time and attendance data with HR for accuracy.
• Run system reports to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Handle year-end processes and distribute P60s.
• Process RTI submissions and HMRC communications.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll legislation

Numerical accuracy

Excel

GDPR

Tools

Moorepay payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

£40,000- £45,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

WEST LONDON

PERMANENT FULL TIME ROLE

I am currently working with a great organisation to recruit an experienced Payroller to deliver an accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll service for over 300 employees, using Moorepay Payroll Software. The role is responsible for end-to-end payroll administration, statutory payments, payroll records, and compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies. This role is initially fully office-based, with hybrid working available upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Processing

• Process monthly payroll using Moorepay for 300+ employees across multiple business functions
• Maintain payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, holiday pay, statutory payments, and deductions.
• Review payroll information with HR, cross-checking hours worked, attendance, absence, and holiday entitlement records.
• Run and analyse system reports to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Calculate and verify SSP, SMP, Company Sick Pay, holiday accruals, overtime payments, and other employee benefits.
• Process RTI submissions and manage payroll-related correspondence with HMRC.
• Ensure all payroll payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with payroll legislation.

Employee Support & Compliance

• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide guidance on payroll matters and statutory entitlements.
• Prepare payroll-related correspondence, including SSP, SMP, overpayment and deduction notifications.
• Maintain accurate payroll and personnel records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Keep records of sickness, annual leave, unpaid leave, and employment changes, ensuring payroll systems remain up to date.
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Year-End Activities

• Manage year-end payroll processes and statutory submissions.
• Produce and distribute P60s and complete all year-end reporting requirements within deadlines.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll administration.
• Experience using Moorepay payroll software.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, RTI submissions, SSP, and SMP.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records in line with GDPR