Senior Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team in Colchester. This role involves executing comprehensive payroll services for various clients, ensuring compliance with current legislation, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in payroll processing, exceptional attention to detail, and be CIPP qualified or working towards this qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with exceptional growth prospects in one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in payroll within a practice setting.
• CIPP qualified or working toward the qualification.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver expert payroll advice to clients and employees.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Regulatory Compliance

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Payroll Software Applications

Microsoft Office Suite

CIPP Qualification

Education

CIPP Qualification

Tools

Payroll Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Senior Payroll Administrator

Contract: Permanent

Location: Colchester

A leading practice in Colchester is seeking a talented Senior Payroll Administrator to help deliver comprehensive payroll services to their clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll specialist who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The ideal Senior Payroll Administrator will be CIPP qualified or working toward this qualification, with 2-3 years' experience in a practice setting.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness for multiple business clients
• Maintain strict compliance with current legislation and regulatory requirements
• Establish strong relationships through regular client communication regarding payments, HMRC liabilities, and personnel changes
• Perform reconciliations of HMRC liabilities
• Deliver expert advice on payroll matters to both clients and their employees
• Assist clients with specialized reporting needs
• Help establish new PAYE schemes and manage payroll transitions
• Conduct manual calculations when necessary

What You'll Need

• Proven track record as a Payroll Specialist in a professional services environment
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll systems, regulations, and best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities
• Experience with payroll software applications and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional approach to handling sensitive information
• CIPP qualification (or working toward it)

Ready to Take Your Next Career Step?

Don't miss this opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms! You'll enjoy exceptional career development prospects in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Apply today!

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Human Resources, and Consulting

Industries

Accounting, Human Resources Services, and Business Consulting and Services