Senior Payroll Administrator

Nxtgen Recruitment; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their friendly team. This role offers the chance to manage payroll processing and contribute to projects while enjoying support for career growth and work-life balance. Candidates should have experience in payroll, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing in industry or practice.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proficient in using payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for various clients including statutory payments.
• Respond to client and HMRC queries.
• Support year-end reporting and stay updated with payroll legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

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.