Senior Payroll Administrator - VR/31416

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Aberdeen City is seeking an experienced payroll processor. The successful candidate will manage the weekly payroll and assist with monthly operations, ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong numeracy and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in processing computerised payrolls, ideally at a senior level.
• Strong numeracy skills with proven experience of checking timesheets and calculating overtime.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage workload independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end processing of the weekly payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Providing assistance with the monthly payroll when required, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Ensuring payroll procedures and pension processes comply with current regulations and internal policies.
• Acting as cover for the Payroll Manager when needed, providing continuity of service and leadership support.
• Preparing and assisting with payroll-related reports, including statutory and year-end submissions.
• Liaising directly with HMRC on payroll queries, compliance matters, and statutory requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation when requested.
• Offering guidance to HR colleagues on payroll-related matters to ensure consistent processes.
• Working closely with operational managers to resolve payroll issues and maintain effective communication.
• Maintaining accurate holiday and absence records in line with company policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Strong numeracy skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end processing of the weekly payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Providing assistance with the monthly payroll when required, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Ensuring payroll procedures and pension processes comply with current regulations and internal policies.
• Acting as cover for the Payroll Manager when needed, providing continuity of service and leadership support.
• Preparing and assisting with payroll-related reports, including statutory and year-end submissions.
• Liaising directly with HMRC on payroll queries, compliance matters, and statutory requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation when requested.
• Offering guidance to HR colleagues on payroll-related matters to ensure consistent processes.
• Working closely with operational managers to resolve payroll issues and maintain effective communication.
• Maintaining accurate holiday and absence records in line with company policies and statutory requirements.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in processing computerised payrolls, ideally at a senior level.
• Strong numeracy skills with proven experience of checking timesheets and calculating overtime.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workload independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary package.
• Career progression.

TMM Recruitment