Payroll Specialist – Hybrid Role & Growth Path

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Payroll and Expenses Administrator to join our Birchwood Support Office near Warrington. This hands-on role covers day-to-day payroll and expenses processing, handling employee queries, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Assistant Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery in line with current legislation and company policy, while supporting audit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Understanding of current HMRC tax legislation.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, flexible attitude, and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions accurately and in line with agreed timelines.
• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, changes, and absence data.
• Input, check, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Support compliance by ensuring payroll processes meet statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Accurately process employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring timely and correct payment.
• Assist in producing payroll reports for HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and smooth information flow.
• Provide support for payroll-related audits and year-end activities (e.g. P60s, P11Ds).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting and helping to implement process improvements.

Skills

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Payroll and Expenses Administrator to join our Birchwood Support Office near Warrington. This hands-on role covers day-to-day payroll and expenses processing, handling employee queries, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Assistant Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery in line with current legislation and company policy, while supporting audit