Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Sage 50)

Waylands; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Employee support programme

Job summary

Waylands in Reading is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage monthly payroll for all employees, ensure accurate records, and handle benefits and pension processes. The role requires Sage 50 payroll experience and strong attention to detail.

You will liaise with managers, handle queries, and support year-end activities (P60s, P11D). A focus on compliance with payroll legislation and GDPR-records is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using Sage 50 end-to-end payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Experience administering employee benefits and pensions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll data for all employees across the Group.
• Verify payroll information including salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Process new starters, leavers and changes within deadlines.
• Liaise with managers to ensure accurate payroll submissions.
• Complete year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11D reporting.
• Administer company benefit schemes and pension processes.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Waylands in Reading is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage monthly payroll for all employees, ensure accurate records, and handle benefits and pension processes. The role requires Sage 50 payroll experience and strong attention to detail.

You will liaise with managers, handle queries, and support year-end activities (P60s, P11D). A focus on compliance with payroll legislation and GDPR-records is essential.