Payroll Administrator (Accountancy Practice)

Knightwell Recruitment; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-stage interview process

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Knightwell Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Biggleswade to manage a portfolio of client payrolls and ensure accurate processing in line with current legislation.

The role requires at least 2 years of payroll experience in an accountancy practice, strong knowledge of UK payroll rules, and proficiency in BrightPay. You will work office-based, 5 days a week, with a collaborative team and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience within an Accountancy Practice.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• BrightPay experience is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client payrolls from start to finish.
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Processing starters, leavers and statutory payments.
• Managing pension contributions and auto-enrolment.
• Submitting RTI returns to HMRC.
• Responding to client payroll queries.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation.
• Supporting the wider payroll team as required.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Client service

Communication

Education

AAT Qualified or Studying

CIPP Qualified or Studying

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Biggleswade

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Working Pattern: Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)

The Opportunity

A growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with accountancy practice experience who enjoys managing multiple client payrolls and delivering a high level of service.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client payrolls from start to finish
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Processing starters, leavers and statutory payments
• Managing pension contributions and auto-enrolment
• Submitting RTI returns to HMRC
• Responding to client payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate payroll records
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and third parties
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation
• Supporting the wider payroll team as required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience within an Accountancy Practice
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• BrightPay experience is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified or Studying
• CIPP Qualified or Studying
• Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000
• One-stage interview process
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities