Payroll & Business Support Administrator

Pertemps Warrington; Lymm; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is seeking a Payroll & Business Support Administrator to join their Warrington team. This full-time role combines payroll, accounts administration, compliance, and customer service, offering a diverse and professional environment.

You will manage multiple payrolls, ensure 250+ employees are paid accurately and on time, handle payroll queries, support audits, and provide management information with accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, accounts or finance administration.
• Strong IT skills with Excel proficiency.
• Good numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple payrolls for various sites, ensuring over 250 employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll-related queries including tax, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Carry out compliance checks to ensure audit requirements are met.
• Support credit control activities, including chasing outstanding invoices and resolving account queries.
• Assist with accounts administration and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Produce payroll reports, updating spreadsheets, and preparing management information for senior leaders.
• Process new starter information and ensure all employee documentation meets compliance standards.
• Liaise confidently with employees, customers, and management to resolve queries.
• Deliver exceptional customer service via telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Provide general administrative support across the business as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts administration

Compliance

Customer service

Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll & Business Support Administrator

Warrington Full Time Competitive Salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fast-growing client based in Warrington. They are currently seeking a Payroll & Business Support Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied position that combines payroll, accounts administration, compliance, and customer service responsibilities, making it ideal for somebody who enjoys a diverse role and takes pride in delivering a professional and accurate service.

You will play a key role within the business, ensuring that both hourly paid and salaried employees are paid accurately and on time, while providing first-class support to colleagues, customers, and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple payrolls for various sites, ensuring over 250 employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Handling payroll-related queries including tax, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Carrying out compliance checks to ensure all audit requirements are met.
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding invoices and resolving account queries.
• Assisting with accounts administration and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Producing payroll reports, updating spreadsheets, and preparing management information for the senior leadership team and directors.
• Processing new starter information and ensuring all employee documentation meets compliance standards.
• Liaising confidently with employees, customers, and management to resolve queries effectively.
• Delivering exceptional customer service via telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Providing general administrative support across the business as required.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong eye for detail.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous payroll, accounts, finance, or related administrative experience.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A professional telephone manner and excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst also contributing as part of a busy team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing business where your contribution will be valued.