Senior Payroll Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme

Private healthcare

Additional company benefits package

Job summary

Reed in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join the finance and administration team on a full-time basis. You will manage end-to-end payroll across weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires solid experience with HMRC regulations, payroll reporting, and payroll system maintenance. You will work closely with colleagues to support onboarding, holidays, and absence records, within a supportive SME environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience working within a small to medium-sized business environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Process new starters, leavers, salary amendments, tax code updates, pension contributions and other payroll-related changes.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit payroll reports.
• Maintain payroll schedules and communicate key deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
• Support employee onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate holiday, sickness and absence records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator

An established Mechanical & Electrical services company based in Gloucester is seeking a full-time Senior Payroll Administrator to join its finance and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable, permanent role within a supportive and successful business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Process new starters, leavers, salary amendments, tax code updates, pension contributions and other payroll-related changes.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit payroll reports.
• Maintain payroll schedules and communicate key deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
• Support employee onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate holiday, sickness and absence records.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience working within a small to medium-sized business environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £34,000 - £38,000 per annum.
• Life assurance.
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme.
• Private healthcare following a qualifying period.
• Additional company benefits package.

Working Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Standard working pattern: Monday to Friday.

Equal Opportunities

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.