Payroll & Business Support Administrator

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking a Payroll & Business Support Administrator in Warrington to join a fast-growing team. The role combines payroll, accounts administration, compliance, and customer service, offering variety and professional development.

You will ensure payroll for over 250 employees is accurate and on time, handle payroll queries, support audits, and contribute to management information reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, accounts administration, compliance or related admin.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel.
• Numerical and analytical ability with high accuracy.
• Professional phone manner and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll for multiple sites, ensuring payroll for all employees is accurate and timely.
• Handling payroll-related queries including tax, NI and pensions.
• Carrying out compliance checks to meet audit requirements.
• Supporting credit control activities and resolving account queries.
• Assisting with accounts administration and maintaining financial records.
• Producing payroll reports and updating spreadsheets for senior management.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

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.

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.

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