Payroll Administrator

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Payroll and Expenses Administrator to support the Payroll function at their Birchwood office. This part-time role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality payroll services and requires prior administration experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Employee recognition awards

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly expenses and handling new starters and leavers.
• Managing payroll queries and performing manual calculations.
• Producing P11D, P60, and P45 documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We are experiencing an exciting period of company growth, making it a great time to join our friendly team where you will support the Payroll function.

Based at our Support Office in Birchwood, this is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll and Expenses Administrator seeking a new challenge or an experienced Administrator looking to move into a Payroll role. In this position, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to deliver a high-quality service and perform payroll administrative duties. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly expenses in line with company policies and HMRC legislation
• Processing new starters and leavers, including setting up pension files
• Handling P45s and new starter checklists
• Inputting overtime, timesheets, bonuses, allowances, and statutory payments
• Managing sickness, absences, and SSP payments
• Providing administrative support to the payroll department
• Responding to payroll queries via email and phone
• Processing court orders
• Performing manual calculations for PAYE, SMP, SSP, SPP
• Reconciliation of payroll data
• Producing P11D, P60, and P45 documents
• Responding to enquiry forms from DWP, CSA, and job centres

Working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

What we offer: Joining a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with buy/sell options), life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

About You

We will support your success with training and personal development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations. To thrive as a Payroll Administrator, you should have:

• Previous administration experience
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of HMRC tax legislation, pensions, and auto-enrolment (desirable)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, busy team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Confident communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly during busy periods
• Attention to detail and accuracy

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals leads in equipment rentals across the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialized operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our team makes the impossible possible, transforming 'what if' into 'what is'.

Our people are central to our values. We prioritize your health, safety, and wellbeing through initiatives like mental health campaigns, first-aider programs, and access to support services including a 24/7 helpline, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources.