Payroll Administrator

CareTech Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in social care is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their busy Payroll team in Uxbridge. The role involves supporting the team to meet deadlines, processing high-volume payroll, and managing statutory payments. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ experience in payroll, strong organizational skills, and good Excel abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for proactive individuals ready to advance their payroll career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience within a busy payroll function.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Team to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Act as a main contact for complex payroll enquiries.
• Process high-volume, end-to-end payroll accurately.
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE & NI.
• Provide first-line support for payroll queries.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage high-volume workloads

Good Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Proactive and detail-focused

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Payroll Administrator

£25,000 - £30,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Payroll team as a Payroll Administrator. We are a well-established, highly respected organisation providing care and support across the full social care spectrum for children and adults. If you’re looking to grow your payroll career within a supportive and reputable organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Payroll Team to ensure all deadlines are met
• Act as a main contact for complex payroll enquiries
• Process high-volume, end-to-end payroll accurately
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE & NI
• Provide first-line support for payroll queries
• Liaise with HMRC when required
• Process starters, leavers and monthly timesheets
• Complete manual calculations and calculate back pay
• Ensure accurate information is recorded for HR and Finance
• Liaise with managers and pension providers to ensure correct data

What We're Looking For:

• 1–2 years’ experience within a busy payroll function
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads
• Good Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Desirable : Experience with iTrent

If you’re proactive, detail-focused and ready to take the next step in your payroll career, apply now and join our dedicated team!