Payroll Administrator

Recruitment Solutions; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions is seeking a payroll administrator to join a friendly Tonbridge team. You will manage diverse client payrolls, ensure accurate RTI submissions and handle pension auto-enrolment while supporting junior staff.

The role operates Monday–Friday with a hybrid schedule after probation, offering a stable, client-focused environment and opportunities to develop payroll expertise in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll experience, ideally in a practice or bureau environment, but high employee volumes in commercial/industry sectors also considered.
• Strong Sage Payroll experience and knowledge of auto-enrolment pension schemes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payrolls for a varied client portfolio.
• Process payroll accurately and efficiently, including RTI submissions.
• Set up and administer workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Handle statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Prepare and process payroll documentation including P45s, P60s and student loan deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, tax calculations and salary adjustments.
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries.
• Ensure payroll compliance with current legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Build strong client relationships and support junior colleagues with payroll training.

Skills

Sage Payroll

RTI submissions

Pensions Auto-enrolment

Payroll processing

UK Tax & HMRC

Customer service

Tools

Xero Payroll

Job description

Excellent Local Payroll Opportunity! Fun & Friendly Team!

• Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge?
• Can you confidently process payrolls whilst ensuring complete accuracy and compliance?
• Do you want to join a supportive and welcoming business where your expertise will be genuinely valued?

If so Read on

Whether you're an established Payroll Administrator looking for a fresh challenge or an upcoming payroll professional seeking a step up - We want to hear from you!

Overview

A fantastic local is looking to recruit a NEW experienced Payroll Administrator to join their friendly team in Tonbridge. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and supportive working environment where accuracy, efficiency and a personal client service is at the heart of everything they do.

Working closely with a varied portfolio of different clients, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service whilst building strong client relationships and supporting junior members of the team where needed.

This role is Monday-Friday and offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule after probation.

Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed.

Duties

• Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payrolls for a varied client portfolio
• Process payroll accurately and efficiently, including Real Time Information (RTI) submissions
• Set up and administer workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Prepare and process payroll documentation including P45s, P60s and student loan deductions
• Maintain accurate payroll records, tax calculations and salary adjustments
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related client queries
• Ensure payroll compliance with current legislation and HMRC requirements
• Build strong and professional relationships with clients
• Support and assist junior team members with payroll training and guidance
• Utilise Sage Payroll software on a daily basis
• Assist with Xero Payroll processes where applicable

What we're looking for

A successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate 3yrs+ payroll experience, ideally gained within a practice or bureau environment, but high employee volume within the commercial or industry sector can still be considerable.

Strong Sage Payroll experience and knowledge of auto-enrolment pension schemes are essential.