Payroll Administrator — Accurate, Client‑Focused Payroll

Sheridan Maine London; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is working with an established payroll services business in Hertfordshire to recruit a Payroll Administrator who will manage payrolls for a client portfolio. You will process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls and handle starters, leavers and changes with accuracy.

This role requires strong numerical and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering a professional, responsive client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience using payroll software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently.
• Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments.
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Ensuring payroll records are accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and submitting payroll information in line with deadlines.
• Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Supporting the administration of statutory payments and deductions.
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and general payroll administration.
• Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation and regulations.
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing a professional, responsive service.

Skills

Payroll administration

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Payroll software experience

Tools

Payroll software

Payroll systems

Job description

Sheridan Maine is working with an established payroll services business in Hertfordshire to recruit a Payroll Administrator who will manage payrolls for a client portfolio. You will process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls and handle starters, leavers and changes with accuracy.

This role requires strong numerical and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering a professional, responsive client service.