Payroll Administrator

Reed Technology; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Study support towards Level 3 CIPP

Regular staff socials

Job summary

Reed Technology in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll team. You will deliver accurate payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio and support colleagues during busy periods.

The role offers hybrid working after an initial training period, with full-time or part-time hours (minimum 30 per week), 25 days leave, and study support toward payroll qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Knowledge of current payroll legislation and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment duties.
• Submitting RTI information to HMRC.
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.
• Supporting colleagues within the payroll team during busy periods.

Skills

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Yeovil
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Office-based during training, with hybrid working available thereafter

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice where flexibility, professional development and work-life balance are genuinely valued?

Due to continued growth, a well-established accountancy practice in Yeovil is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll department. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service to a diverse client portfolio while enjoying excellent support and development opportunities.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys building client relationships, working as part of a team and managing a varied workload in a fast-paced practice environment.

The Role

• Processing end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients
• Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls
• Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment duties
• Submitting RTI information to HMRC
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
• Supporting colleagues within the payroll team during busy periods

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or in-house payroll environment
• Knowledge of current payroll legislation and processes
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively to deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working following a successful training and onboarding period
• Flexible working arrangements that can be tailored around personal commitments, including school runs and other family responsibilities
• Full-time or part-time hours available (minimum 30 hours per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Study support towards professional payroll qualifications, including the Level 3 CIPP qualification
• Regular staff socials and team events
• Friendly and collaborative team environment

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a small team where your contribution is recognised, whilst benefiting from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and support towards professional payroll qualifications.

If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your payroll career within a welcoming practice environment, we'd love to hear from you.