Payroll Administrator | Buckinghamshire | Up to £34K + great benefits

Owen Gardner Talent; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse client portfolio

Long-term career progression

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Owen Gardner Talent is assisting an established accountancy and advisory firm in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a Payroll Administrator. The role supports a dedicated payroll team, handling weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients with attention to accuracy and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage starters/leavers, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, RTI submissions and year-end duties, while delivering excellent client support and maintaining data

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience, ideally within an accountancy practice, bureau environment or multi-client setting.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience processing multiple payrolls simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and client-facing abilities.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Administer starters, leavers and payroll amendments.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
• Manage pension auto-enrolment processes and submissions.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance and other statutory deductions.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries.
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and compliant with legislation.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including P60 production.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

HMRC requirements

Attention to detail

Time management

Client-facing

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Location:Buckinghamshire
Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected independent accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a supportive, people-focused organisation that prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Working as part of a dedicated payroll team, you will be responsible for managing payroll processes accurately and efficiently while providing outstanding client support.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Long-term career progression within an established and growing business
• Competitive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio
• Administering starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
• Managing pension auto-enrolment processes and submissions
• Processing PAYE, National Insurance and other statutory deductions
• Preparing and submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve payroll queries
• Ensuring payroll records remain accurate and compliant with current legislation
• Supporting year-end payroll activities, including P60 production
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive employee data appropriately

The Person

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Previous payroll administration experience, ideally within an accountancy practice, bureau environment or multi-client setting
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience processing multiple payrolls simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication and client-facing abilities
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving

Desirable

• Payroll qualifications (CIPP or equivalent)
• Experience with pension auto-enrolment administration
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

About the Company

Our client is a well-established accountancy and advisory practice with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality support to businesses and individuals across the region. They are known for their collaborative culture, investment in their people and commitment to providing an exceptional client experience.