Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine London; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their busy payroll team.

This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) after an initial training period, with opportunities for professional development and handling multiple client payrolls for accurate, compliant processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or processing, preferably in an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Experience handling payrolls of varying sizes and frequencies.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage client payrolls from start to finish with accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to payroll queries with excellent customer service.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and expenses.
• Submit RTI returns to HMRC and meet deadlines.
• Handle pension auto-enrolment assessments and reconciliations.
• Calculate PAYE, National Insurance and student loan deductions.
• Set up new PAYE schemes and maintain payroll records.
• Support year-end processes including P60s and reporting.

Skills

Payroll administration

Varying payroll sizes

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Payroll software

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a new opportunity where you can develop your skills, manage a varied client portfolio and enjoy a great work–life balance?

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well–established and highly regarded accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and supportive payroll team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of working with multiple clients, takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service and thrives in a collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) following an initial training period, along with opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Managing client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, responding to payroll queries and providing excellent customer service.
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, expenses and statutory payments.
• Preparing and submitting RTI returns to HMRC, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Managing pension auto–enrolment, including assessments, reconciliations and liaison with pension providers.
• Calculating PAYE, National Insurance, student loan deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Setting up new PAYE schemes and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting year–end payroll processes, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail–focused and confident managing payroll responsibilities in a busy environment. Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Experience processing payrolls of varying sizes and frequencies.
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client–focused approach.
• Good IT skills and confidence using payroll software.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within five working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.