Payroll Assistant

Benjamin Edwards; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Hybrid working opportunities

Free parking

Free fruit in office

Annual social events

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Lincoln team on a hybrid basis. You will report to the Payroll Manager and deliver accurate payroll services to a varied client portfolio from start to finish.

The role requires experience with payroll processing, deductions, SSP/SMP/SPP/auto-enrolment, and strong attention to detail. Hybrid work, career development, and a supportive firm are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a payroll environment.
• Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto-enrolment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence working in a paperless environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors.
• Familiarity with HR systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll services to a varied client portfolio.
• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Calculate PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions.
• Process client starters and leavers.
• Manage and respond to client payroll queries.
• Provide administrative support to the payroll function.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and on time.
• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Complete P11D and payroll-related administration.
• Process payrolled benefits and pension reconciliations.
• Handle holiday pay requests and expenses.
• Assist with payroll projects and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll experience

SSP

SMP

auto-enrolment

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Paperless environment

Communication skills

Education

CIPP Level 3

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Lincoln (Hybrid)

Salary: £28,000 £35,000 per annum

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a well established Accountancy Firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied client portfolio. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients while helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the department.

Based at our Lincoln office, with some remote working available, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish
• Calculating PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions
• Processing client starters and leavers
• Managing and responding to client payroll queries
• Providing administrative support to the payroll function
• Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting audits and compliance requirements
• Completing P11D and payroll-related administration
• Processing payrolled benefits
• Carrying out PAYE and pension reconciliations
• Processing holiday pay requests and expenses
• Assisting with payroll projects and process improvements

What We Offer

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexitime
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free parking
• Free fruit when in the office
• Annual social events and team-building activities
• Community and charity initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Dress-down days supporting our nominated charity
• Bike to Work scheme
• Private Medical Cover (following successful completion of probation)
• Private Health Insurance (following successful completion of probation)
• Death in Service benefit (following successful completion of probation)

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Previous experience working within a payroll environment
• Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto-enrolment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence working in a paperless environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience using payroll software and HR systems, such as BrightPay
• Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors
• CIPP Level 3 qualification or qualified by experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel