Payroll Administrator

Sunbelt Rentals Limited.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Payroll and Expenses Administrator to join our Birchwood Support Office near Warrington. This hands-on role covers day-to-day payroll and expenses processing, handling employee queries, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Assistant Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery in line with current legislation and company policy, while supporting audit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Understanding of current HMRC tax legislation.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, flexible attitude, and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions accurately and in line with agreed timelines.
• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, changes, and absence data.
• Input, check, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Support compliance by ensuring payroll processes meet statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Accurately process employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring timely and correct payment.
• Assist in producing payroll reports for HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and smooth information flow.
• Provide support for payroll-related audits and year-end activities (e.g. P60s, P11Ds).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping to implement process improvements.

Skills

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

We are continuing to enjoy an exciting period of growth, making this a fantastic time to join our friendly and supportive team. Based at our Support Office in Birchwood, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll and Expenses Administrator looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and fast-paced environment.

This hands‑on role is focused on the day‑to‑day processing of payroll and expenses data, responding to employee queries, and maintaining accurate records. Working closely with the Assistant Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll processes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with current legislation and company policies.

Key responsibilities and duties including:

• Process monthly payroll transactions accurately and in line with agreed timelines.
• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, changes, and absence data.
• Input, check, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Support compliance by ensuring payroll processes meet statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Accurately process employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring timely and correct payment.
• Assist in producing payroll reports for HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and smooth information flow.
• Provide support for payroll‑related audits and year‑end activities (e.g. P60s, P11Ds).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping to implement process

What can we offer you?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE 100 organisation and the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We offer an industry‑leading flexible rewards package, including:

• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy and sell leave)
• Life assurance
• Access to a retail discount scheme
• Employee recognition awards
• A great Company pension scheme

About You

We’ll give you everything you need to ensure that you’re equipped for success, including tailored training and development based on your goals and future aspirations.

To succeed as a payroll administrator, you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Understanding of current HMRC tax legislation
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with a customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, flexible attitude, and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.

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