Payroll Administrator

Sunbelt Rentals; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK equipment rental provider is seeking a Payroll and Expenses Administrator to join their Birchwood office. This part-time role (25 hours/week) involves processing payroll and expenses, handling queries, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations in a dynamic team environment. Experience in administration is essential; payroll experience is a plus. The role offers a flexible rewards package including generous holidays and career support.

Benefits

Flexible rewards package

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Employee recognition awards

Comprehensive company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience in a payroll function is desirable.
• Knowledge of HMRC tax legislation, pensions, and auto-enrolment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly expenses according to company policies.
• Handle new starter and leaver procedures.
• Administer payroll queries and calculations.

Skills

Previous administration experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of current HMRC tax legislation

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Job description

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We are continuing to experience an exciting period of company growth, so it’s a great time to join our friendly team where you will play a key role in supporting the Payroll function.

Joining an established and busy team, based at our Support Office in Birchwood, this is a great opportunity for a Payroll and Expenses Administrator who is looking for a new challenge or for an experienced Administrator aiming to move into a Payroll role.

As a Payroll Administrator, you'll be responsible for delivering a best-in-class service, carrying out payroll administrative duties, and working closely with the Payroll Manager. Your key duties will include:

• Processing weekly expenses in line with company policies and HMRC legislation
• Processing new starters and leavers, including setting up new pension files
• Processing P45s and new starter checklists
• Inputting high volumes of overtime, timesheets, bonuses, allowances, and statutory payments
• Administering sickness, absences, and payments of SSP
• Providing administrative support to the payroll department
• Dealing with payroll queries via email and telephone
• Processing court orders
• Calculating manual payroll calculations such as PAYE, SMP, SSP, SPP
• Performing payroll reconciliations
• Producing P11d, P60, and P45 forms
• Responding to enquiry forms from agencies such as DWP, CSA, and Jobcentre Plus

This position is for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We offer an industry-leading flexible rewards package, including a generous holiday allowance (with options to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need to succeed. We will discuss your training and personal development needs, and support your career aspirations.

To succeed as a Payroll Administrator, you should possess the following skills and behaviors:

• Previous administration experience
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of current HMRC tax legislation, pensions, and auto-enrolment (desirable)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, busy team
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Confident with strong communication skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work flexibly during busy periods