Payroll Administrator - Compliance & Sage/Xero Pro

RECfinancial; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k–£32k DOE

Generous holidays

Pension

Job summary

RECfinancial in South Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join on a permanent basis. You will ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with RTI, HMRC and auto-enrolment, supporting clients from an advisory perspective.

The role involves handling weekly and monthly payroll schedules, managing PAYE/NI and pension deductions, and mentoring colleagues, with a salary of £28,000–£32,000 DOE and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong technical payroll knowledge including PAYE/NI and pension schemes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage, Xero or Brightpay advantageous.
• CIS returns are a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to mentor team members and cover Payroll Manager as needed.
• Effective communication with management and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritise workload and maintain an up-to-date task list.
• Process payroll adhering to weekly and monthly schedules.
• Verify accuracy of PAYE, NI and pension deductions; ensure RTI and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Handle client communications, payroll reports, and compliance submissions.
• Manage PAYE and pension payments and register relevant schemes.
• Address payroll queries in a professional manner.

Tools

Sage

Xero

Brightpay

Job description

RECfinancial in South Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join on a permanent basis. You will ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with RTI, HMRC and auto-enrolment, supporting clients from an advisory perspective.

The role involves handling weekly and monthly payroll schedules, managing PAYE/NI and pension deductions, and mentoring colleagues, with a salary of £28,000–£32,000 DOE and generous holidays.