Payroll and Office Administrator

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Payroll and Office Administrator to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process and provide vital office support. You will ensure timely payments and compliance in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate has proven experience in UK payroll, strong MS Office skills, and excellent attention to detail. The role offers a salary of up to £30,000 with a full-time schedule of 38 hours per week, and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave: 22 + 8 bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end UK payroll.
• Previous office/accounts administration experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end UK payroll processing ensuring accuracy.
• Managing starters, leavers, holiday pay, and statutory deductions.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding payroll queries.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll experience

Office/accounts administration

Sage 50 Accounts knowledge

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About

Are you an experienced Payroll and Office Administrator that enjoys a variety in their role? Do you want to work for a supportive company that truly values you? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll and Office Administrator with strong UK payroll experience to join a fun and friendly company. This is a hands‑on role where you will take end‑to‑end ownership of payroll, alongside supporting the smooth running of the office and accounts function.

The role would suit someone highly organised, detail‑driven, and confident working autonomously in a varied environment.

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000 - may be some wiggle room for the right candidate!
• Location: Chelmsley Wood
• Fully office based
• Hours: Full-Time 38 hours per week
• Can either offer: Monday to Thursday: 7am 3.30pm (30‑minute break), Friday: 7am 1pm or Monday to Thursday: 6am 2.30pm, and Friday, 6 12pm.
• Annual leave: 22 + 8 bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Auto enrolment pension

The Role

Reporting into the management team, you will be responsible for the full UK payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment, while also providing day‑to‑day office administration and front of house support.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end UK payroll processing (weekly/monthly), ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managing starters, leavers, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and statutory deductions
• Processing timesheets and managing time & attendance systems
• Liaising with HMRC regarding payroll queries, RTI submissions and year‑end processes
• Managing pension contributions and auto‑enrolment
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data accuracy
• Supporting accounts administration, including invoice processing and reconciliations
• General office administration and support to the wider team
• Supporting the current project admin and payroll admin with a variety of tasks
• Front of house duties for visitors meet and greet

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in end-to-end UK payroll
• Previous office/accounts administration experience
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Self‑motivated and able to manage workloads independently
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Immediate start available! Please apply today!