Payroll Administrator — Master Accurate, Timely Payroll

Ciphr; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciphr is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team at the Reading HQ. You will play a key role in managing payroll for our bureau clients, ensuring accurate processing of PAYE, pensions and year-end procedures, while maintaining confidentiality and high data integrity.

You will advise clients on HMRC changes, handle queries, and collaborate with the implementation team on boarding new customers. The role offers an opportunity to develop in a growing, UK-based payroll services provider.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll software and pension processing.
• Understanding of RTI and HMRC compliance basics.
• Maintaining confidentiality and data protection.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll calculations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Knowledge of pension deductions and employer pension schemes.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage relationships with a portfolio of bureau customers.
• Process PAYE related matters including deductions, JSA/SSP/SMP, P60s and P11Ds.
• Manage pension deductions and advise on pensions where relevant.
• Advise clients on HMRC legislative changes.
• Handle employee/HMRC queries and liaise with client staff.
• Improve internal payroll processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with implementation team to onboard new customers.

Skills

Payroll software

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Relationship building

IT skills

Pensions knowledge

RTI knowledge

Accuracy

Job description

Ciphr is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team at the Reading HQ. You will play a key role in managing payroll for our bureau clients, ensuring accurate processing of PAYE, pensions and year-end procedures, while maintaining confidentiality and high data integrity.

You will advise clients on HMRC changes, handle queries, and collaborate with the implementation team on boarding new customers. The role offers an opportunity to develop in a growing, UK-based payroll services provider.