Senior Payroll Administrator

eFinancialCareers; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Car salary sacrifice

Staff purchase scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Training opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

eFinancialCareers in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our established team. You will coordinate end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll, ensure timely and accurate payments, and maintain compliant payroll records.

The role requires at least 3 years’ payroll experience, strong HMRC knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and Word. This is an office-based position with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Process new starters, leavers, salary changes, tax codes and pension contributions.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Maintain payroll schedules and communicate key deadlines.
• Support employee onboarding and maintain accurate holiday and absence records.

Skills

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join a well-established business based in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident payroll professional to take responsibility for coordinating payroll processes and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Process new starters, leavers, salary changes, tax codes and pension contributions.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Maintain payroll schedules and communicate key deadlines.
• Support employee onboarding and maintain accurate holiday and absence records.

About You

• At least 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally within an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage deadlines and work independently.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff purchase scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical insurance (subject to qualifying service).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression support.
• Wellbeing support resources.

Please note: This is a fully office-based position, with attendance required throughout the advertised working hours. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.