Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This role joins a busy payroll team and offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) after an initial training period, with opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will manage diverse client payrolls, ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, and provide excellent service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or processing within an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Experience handling payrolls of varying sizes and frequencies.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, statutory payments).
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with payroll software.
• Proactive and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage client payrolls end-to-end with accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, handling payroll queries.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, expenses, and statutory payments.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC and meet deadlines.
• Oversee pension auto-enrolment tasks and liaise with providers.
• Calculate PAYE, NI, student loan deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Set up new PAYE schemes and maintain payroll records.
• Support year-end payroll processes including P60s and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

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.