Payroll & Office Administrator (Hybrid Role)

Equals One Ltd; Sudbury CP; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SRB Accountancy Limited in Sudbury near Uttoxeter is seeking an experienced Payroll & Office Administrator to join our friendly team. You will handle client payroll and the day‑to‑day administration of the practice, working closely with the directors and wider staff to deliver accurate payroll services and seamless client support.

The role requires hands‑on payroll experience, RTI submissions, auto‑ enrolment and statutory payments, plus first‑class organisation and clear communication.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ hands-on payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Experience with RTI submissions, auto-enrolment and statutory payments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car due to location.
• Live within approximately a 30-minute commute of Sudbury, near Uttoxeter.
• Strong accuracy, organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Clear communication skills, both over the phone and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Willingness to attend the office on agreed days to support reception and client-facing duties.
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online or BrightPay would be advantageous.
• CIPP qualification welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Submit FPS and EPS returns to HMRC.
• Manage starters, leavers, P45s and P60s.
• Calculate statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Handle auto-enrolment assessments, pension submissions and re-enrolment.
• Prepare payslips and payroll reports for clients.
• Respond to client and HMRC queries promptly and accurately.
• Assist with P11D preparation where appropriate. Training can be provided.
• Answer the phone and welcome clients.
• Manage post, email and incoming records.
• Scan, file and maintain client documents.
• Support new client onboarding, engagement letters and AML checks.
• Assist with company secretarial work, including maintaining company records and preparing Companies House filings.
• Help with diary management and general administration for the directors and wider team.

Skills

Payroll experience

RTI submissions

Auto-enrolment

Statutory payments

Microsoft 365

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Office attendance when required

Education

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Tools

BrightPay

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Job description

SRB Accountancy Limited in Sudbury near Uttoxeter is seeking an experienced Payroll & Office Administrator to join our friendly team. You will handle client payroll and the day‑to‑day administration of the practice, working closely with the directors and wider staff to deliver accurate payroll services and seamless client support.

The role requires hands‑on payroll experience, RTI submissions, auto‑ enrolment and statutory payments, plus first‑class organisation and clear communication.