Senior Payroll Administrator

Nxtgen Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for a reputable accountancy practice in Spalding. This role offers a chance for an experienced payroll professional to join a collaborative team, manage a client portfolio, and contribute to wider payroll projects, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, either in industry or practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients.
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP.
• Handle queries from clients and HMRC, ensuring accurate responses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

NXTGEN is delighted to be working with a long-standing and growing accountancy practice in Spalding to recruit a Senior Payroll Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a close-knit, supportive team in a varied and hands-on role, offering plenty of scope for development and progression. As Senior Payroll Administrator, you'll be part of a practice that has built a reputation for delivering a personal and high-quality service to its loyal and diverse client base. The firm is known for its people-first culture and prides itself on offering a genuinely collaborative and sociable working environment. For the right person, there's a clear path to progress to Manager level within the next couple of years.

You'll take full ownership of a client portfolio, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and compliantly, while also getting involved in wider payroll projects with senior members of the team. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Payroll Administrator who is looking to take on more responsibility and grow within a supportive and friendly practice.

The office is sociable and welcoming, and while the team would love to have the successful Senior Payroll Administrator based on-site, they also recognise the importance of work-life balance and can offer flexibility depending on individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, covering weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP
• Deal with client and HMRC queries, providing timely and accurate responses
• Handle payroll changes including starters, leavers, P45s, and P60s
• Support with year-end reporting and submissions
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and contribute to system and process improvements

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in end-to-end payroll, gained in either industry or a bureau/practice environment
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and statutory requirements
• Confident using payroll software
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple payrolls
• Strong communication skills with a client-first approach
• Proactive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment

If you're an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator looking for a friendly and forward-thinking team where your skills will be recognised and your career supported, we'd love to hear from you. For more details or a confidential chat, please contact Annie today.