Payroll Administrator (Part-time or Full-time)

Streets; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established chartered accountancy firm in Exeter is looking for a Payroll Administrator. This role involves processing payroll, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience with payroll systems and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and development opportunities are available.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Competent payroll administrator with experience in multiple payroll processing.
• Able to record and report accurately and timely.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of payroll for multiple clients.
• Ensure accurate completion of statutory reporting.
• Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Client relationship management

Education

CIPP or AAT qualifications

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join a forward-thinking payroll bureau where you’ll have the chance to grow your career in a supportive, flexible environment. With adaptable hours and the option for full or part-time work, this is a role that fits around you while offering real development opportunities.

We are a well-established chartered accountancy firm based in Exeter, renowned for providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Our portfolio spans small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), partnerships, and sole traders across various industries. We pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional client service and a collaborative team culture.

Key Purpose Of The Job

• To process all aspects of payroll from start to finish including the payment of statutory allowances, the accurate payment of salaries for a range of clients and administering auto enrolment. Maintain positive client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing & administration of payrolls, including management reporting & statutory filings including FPS, EPS, P45, Starter Declarations and End of Year Declarations and P60’s.
• Ensuring all statutory reporting is completed to the highest standards within legislated guidance and deadlines.
• Liaison with client contacts to answer queries and ensure payroll is processed accurately.
• Any ad hoc projects as requested by the Payroll Services Manager
• Completion of the month and year end payroll processes.

Attributes

• Competent payroll administrator preferably with experience of multiple payroll processing.
• Able to record keep and report accurately and in a timely manner
• Completion or part-completion of the CIPP or AAT professional qualifications would be advantageous
• Strong computer literacy in relevant software packages – Payroll software, Word and Excel (intermediate).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to build and sustain lasting client relationships, earning trust through professional expertise, personal service, and genuine care.
• Strategic mindset, continuously moving forward by challenging the norm and identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value to clients.
• Strong sense of accountability, owning decisions and outcomes while setting high standards for self and team.
• Inclusive leadership style that fosters collaboration, encourages knowledge-sharing, and supports colleagues across teams and locations.
• Commitment to supporting growth, both by nurturing the development of junior team members and by pursuing their own professional growth.
• Proactive approach to managing complex workloads, with the ability to balance priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to translate financial insights into clear, actionable advice for clients and stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable under change, maintaining a positive outlook and guiding others through challenges.
• Client-focused outlook, acting as a true partner and extension of the client’s team, invested in their success and long-term goals.

What We Offer

• We can offer full time or part time hours,
• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
• Excellent career progression and development.

We offer 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements (1 day WFH), workplace pension, employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers, and death in service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.