Payroll Associate

Ambition Europe Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking a Payroll Administrator in London with a hybrid work pattern. You will process client payrolls across weekly to annual cycles, manage RTI and HMRC submissions, handle auto-enrolment and year-end tasks, and produce payroll summaries with precision.

You will use Paycircle and spreadsheets to ensure data accuracy, maintain strong client relationships, stay updated on legislation, and contribute to ongoing process improvements and CPD.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls in a bureau or client-facing setting.
• Confident user of payroll software and spreadsheets with formulas.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and on time across multiple pay cycles.
• Manage RTI submissions, filings with HMRC, and related correspondence.
• Administer auto-enrolment and pension contributions reporting.
• Handle HMRC documentation for onboarding and offboarding.
• Prepare year-end processes and payroll summaries.
• Monitor regulatory updates and keep clients informed.
• Act as a trusted client contact and build long-term relationships.
• Issue client invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Use Paycircle and cloud platforms for real-time collaboration.
• Support process improvements and CPD activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client portfolio management

Proactive learning

Team collaboration

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Paycircle

Spreadsheet tools

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Processing client payrolls accurately and on time across weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual pay cycles
• Managing RTI submissions, online payroll filings, and ongoing correspondence with HMRC to meet statutory deadlines
• Administering workplace pension auto-enrolment, including employee assessments, opt-in and opt-out processing, and contributions reporting in line with The Pensions Regulator requirements
• Handling key HMRC documentation including starter checklists, P45s, and P60s to support smooth employee onboarding and offboarding
• Completing year-end processes including final HMRC submissions, reconciliations, P60 production, and preparation of payroll summaries
• Monitoring changes in payroll and employment legislation and keeping clients informed of relevant regulatory updates
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients on payroll queries, resolving issues professionally and building strong, long-term working relationships
• Preparing and issuing accurate client invoices and following up on outstanding payments in a professional manner
• Operating Paycircle and other cloud-based payroll platforms to support real-time collaboration and data accuracy
• Contributing to wider team administration and supporting process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow
• Committing to relevant CPD activity to keep technical knowledge current and in line with industry best practice

What we're looking for

• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements
• Practical experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls, ideally within a bureau or client-facing setting
• Confident user of payroll software and spreadsheet tools, including the use of formulas
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy under pressure
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and build positive working relationships
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Nice to have

• Experience using Paycircle or a comparable cloud-based payroll platform
• CIPP qualification or equivalent professional accreditation (or actively working towards it)

Why join

Our client places genuine value on employee wellbeing and flexibility. Their standard working week is 37.5 hours on a hybrid basis, with core hours between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, giving you a degree of flexibility around how you structure your day. They are committed to professional development and will work with you to build a clear progression plan from the outset. For a firm of their size, their investment in learning and development is notable, and you'll be joining at a time of real momentum and growth.