Payroll Administrator

Job Role - Payroll Administrator

Location - Gloucestershire

Salary - £14.84 PAYE - £18.21 Umbrella

Job Type - Full Time - Initially 6 Months Contract

Our client is a dynamic and demanding organisation committed to delivering excellence across all areas of our business. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and professional environment where their employees thrive. As part of our continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team.

The Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing. You will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process company payrolls accurately and on time (weekly/monthly/fortnightly as applicable)
2. Ensure compliance with tax laws, pension regulations, and employment legislation
3. Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.
4. Maintain accurate employee payroll records and handle queries
5. Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance as needed
6. Prepare and submit relevant HMRC filings (e.g., RTI submissions, P45s, P60s, P11Ds)
7. Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary updates
8. Support internal and external audits with relevant payroll data and documentation

The Ideal Candidate

1. Proven experience in a payroll administration role
2. Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and HMRC regulations
3. Solid understanding of tax codes, NI contributions, and statutory payments
4. Experience using payroll software such as Sage, ADP, Xero
5. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
6. Excellent organisational and time management skills
7. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Our client will offer

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Supportive and inclusive work environment
3. Opportunities for professional development and training