Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their busy team in Watford. The successful candidate will have experience in accountancy practices or payroll environments, and will be responsible for processing payrolls, ensuring legislative compliance, and managing client communications. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple payrolls efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high-volume payroll processing is essential.
• Good understanding of PAYE, Tax, and National Insurance.
• Ability to perform manual payroll calculations.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for multiple clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Handle client payroll queries and ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with HMRC for PAYE schemes setup.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Experience in Accountancy Practice or Payroll Department

Tools

Payroll Systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team

Duties include;

• Working in a team working with multiple clients payrolls
• Processing payrolls from start to finish on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis
• Dealing with client payroll and system queries
• Processing SMP, SSP and any other stator payments
• Setting up new PAYE schemes and liaising with the HMRC
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls
• Undertake general administrative duties and work collaboratively within the payroll team
• Responsible for effectively communicating with clients, offices, HMRC and third-party providers
• Make sure we are always giving our clients the best payroll service you will need to keep up to date with all payroll legislation and industry changes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The person will need to be able to hit the road running and ideally be confident in payroll transfers and end to end processing
• Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines

You will have;

• Previous experience of working in an accountancy practice, or to have worked in a payroll department dealing with a high-volume payroll
• Good working knowledge of payroll systems
• PAYE payroll knowledge and a good understanding of Tax and NI
• Be able to complete manual calculations
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you have the above and keen to work for a busy payroll department, then please apply now

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