Payroll Administrator- Bicester

Xeinadin; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Xeinadin is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Administrator to join our Education Specialist Team in Bicester. You will manage payroll services for a portfolio of schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high service levels. This role suits an organised, detail-oriented professional who can meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

This permanent hybrid role offers exposure to teachers' pensions, Local Government schemes, and robust document control within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a bureau environment.
• Proven experience in managing payroll for multiple clients, ideally within a practice or professional services environment.
• Ability to generate and interpret payroll reports for both internal and client use, ensuring accuracy in reporting earnings, deductions, taxes, and pensions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex payroll concepts and regulations to clients.
• Strong focus on accuracy with a keen eye for detail while ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment, coupled with the ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including pension processing and uploads for Teachers Pensions and Local Government pension schemes.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input.
• Stay up-to-date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, always ensuring adherence and compliance.
• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.
• Prepare and submit CIS submissions.

Job description

Vacancy Name Payroll Administrator- Bicester

Vacancy No VN2356

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Bicester

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Administrator to join our Education Specialist Team. You will be responsible for managing payroll services for a portfolio of schools ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent client services at all times. This role is ideal for a very organised, quality focused individual with a strong ability to meet deadlines and foster a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including pension processing and uploads for Teachers Pensions and Local Government pension schemes.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input.
• Stay up-to-date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, always ensuring adherence and compliance.
• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.
• Prepare and submit CIS submissions.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a bureau environment.
• Proven experience in managing payroll for multiple clients, ideally within a practice or professional services environment.
• Ability to generate and interpret payroll reports for both internal and client use, ensuring accuracy in reporting earnings, deductions, taxes, and pensions. Proficient in preparing payslips, year-end reports, and other payroll documents.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex payroll concepts and regulations to clients. Adept at building and maintaining relationships, providing clear instructions, and addressing client concerns with professionalism.
• Strong focus on accuracy with a keen eye for detail while ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment, coupled with the ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.

Additional Requirements

• A deep understanding of confidentiality and data protection laws regarding payroll processing, ensuring client and employee information is handled with the utmost care and security.
• Strong computer literacy and numerical skills, with experience using payroll software – familiarity with BrightPay would be desirable, although training will be given.

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs