Payroll & Business Support Administrator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Warrington is seeking a Payroll & Business Support Administrator to join a busy, supportive team. This permanent, full-time role combines payroll processing, accounts administration, and compliance tasks to ensure accurate payments for hourly and salaried staff.

You will handle multiple payrolls for sites, resolve tax and NI queries, perform audit checks, and produce management information for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, accounts, and related administrative tasks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple payrolls and ensure 250+ employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll queries including tax, NI, and pensions.
• Perform compliance checks to meet audit requirements.
• Support credit control and maintain accurate financial records.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for senior leaders.
• Process new starter information and ensure documentation compliance.
• Deliver top-notch customer service via phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts administration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Payroll & Business Support Administrator position in Warrington offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £26,437 per annum. This varied post merges payroll processing, accounts administration, compliance checks, and customer service duties. You will ensure both hourly and salaried staff receive correct, timely payments while supporting colleagues, clients, and management. The role suits someone who values precision and enjoys handling diverse tasks. Prior experience with payroll systems, strong numerical skills, and attention to detail are essential. Working hours follow a standard office pattern. This position provides a stable setting for a professional seeking to apply their administrative expertise within a supportive team environment.

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.

Essential/Ideal Skills and Experience

• 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.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!