Payroll Administrator – UK Compliance & Pensions

Arco Recruitment Ltd; Polegate; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 36.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

25 days holiday (+8 bank holidays)

Group bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer,

Resumo da vaga

Arco Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy UK payroll team supporting 2,000+ employees. You will process monthly payrolls, manage data for starters and leavers, and ensure HMRC compliance and year-end tasks.

This full-time, on-site role runs 40 hours per week, 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, in Polegate. A rigorous attention to detail, strong Excel skills and experience with payroll software (iTrent, Sage or similar) are essential.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in payroll administration or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.).
• Understanding of payroll year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and P45s.
• Good understanding of UK PAYE, National Insurance, and HMRC reporting requirements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately process monthly payroll in line with company deadlines, ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements.
• Collate, review, and input data for new starters, leavers, overtime, expenses, bonuses, and other payroll exceptions.
• Submit payroll files to MHR and manage the validation process, resolving discrepancies before final submission.
• Prepare and submit BACS payments, PAYE, and payroll certificates, ensuring all approvals are in place.
• Maintain awareness of legislative changes impacting payroll and statutory payments.
• Administer pension auto-enrolment, opt-ins, opt-outs, and re-enrolment cycles for all brands.
• Produce pension letters and upload to colleague records, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage colleague benefit data (private health care, group income protection, life assurance) and liaise with providers on updates and renewals.
• Produce accurate reports to support gender pay gap submissions, P11D reporting, and other statutory filings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and HR records to support audits and reporting requirements.
• Spot-check payroll monthly and provide findings to the HR Manager.
• Update and share bonus eligibility and absence reports with Finance and HR teams.
• Liaise with HMRC and other external agencies regarding tax codes, statutory payments, and compliance queries.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and benefit queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on statutory pay entitlements including maternity, paternity, and SSP.
• Support HR colleagues with payroll-related processes to ensure a seamless colleague experience.

Conhecimentos

Payroll administration

UK payroll

Excel proficiency

Data confidentiality

Formação

A-Levels or equivalent

Ferramentas

iTrent

Sage

Descrição da vaga

Arco Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy UK payroll team supporting 2,000+ employees. You will process monthly payrolls, manage data for starters and leavers, and ensure HMRC compliance and year-end tasks.

This full-time, on-site role runs 40 hours per week, 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, in Polegate. A rigorous attention to detail, strong Excel skills and experience with payroll software (iTrent, Sage or similar) are essential.