Senior Payroll Administrator

Morgan McKinley (South West); Painswick; 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 and development opportunities

Career progression support

Wellbeing support resources

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Gloucester-based team. You will coordinate end-to-end payroll processes, ensure timely and accurate payments, and maintain compliant records.

The role requires at least 3 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Excel and Word, strong HMRC knowledge, and keen attention to detail. This office-based position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing end-to-end payroll in an SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Confident communication and ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

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

Payroll processing

HMRC compliance

Communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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