UK Payroll Administrator — Hybrid & Impactful

PA Consulting; Melbourn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave + Xmas Eve half‑d

Generous company pension

Community and charity initiatives

Annual performance bonus

PA share ownership

Cycle to work / Give as you earn

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the monthly UK payroll using our in-house software, alongside two colleagues. The role demands accuracy, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving to ensure employees are paid on time.

The position supports a hybrid working pattern with two in-office days per week, typically Wednesday, and opportunities to engage with broader payroll policies and processes. Experience with Dayforce is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll experience
• Excellent payroll legislation knowledge from previous roles
• Dayforce experience is highly advantageous
• Strategic and forward-thinking with a focus on finding solutions
• Team player and adaptable to support with other tasks

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly UK payroll using in-house software
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs
• Answer queries and maintain variety in responsibilities
• Support with policy creation and month-end processes
• Reconcile month-end payments to HMRC and pension provider

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll legislation

Dayforce experience

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the monthly UK payroll using our in-house software, alongside two colleagues. The role demands accuracy, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving to ensure employees are paid on time.

The position supports a hybrid working pattern with two in-office days per week, typically Wednesday, and opportunities to engage with broader payroll policies and processes. Experience with Dayforce is advantageous.