Payroll Administrator

remote work; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support UK-based clients in a fully remote role aligned to UK business hours. You will process monthly payroll for multiple entities, ensure HMRC/NIC compliance, and handle employee queries with accuracy and discretion.

Applicants should have 2+ years payroll experience and be proficient with Sage or Xero, along with strong Excel skills. Knowledge of PAYE and statutory payments is essential, with attention to privacy and data protection.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Familiarity with payroll software such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• High level of accuracy and discretion with sensitive data.
• Strong Excel skills for payroll reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time for multiple entities
• Maintain payroll records and ensure HMRC compliance
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for the finance team
• Liaise with HR to update payroll for new starters, leavers and changes

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll

Sage

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

About the role

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator for UK-based clients. This is a fully remote role that operates on UK business hours and supports multiple entities with payroll processing and compliance duties.

What you'll do

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time for multiple entities
• Maintain payroll records and ensure HMRC compliance
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for the finance team
• Liaise with HR to update payroll for new starters, leavers and changes

What they're looking for

• 2+ years of payroll administration experience
• Familiarity with payroll software such as Sage, Xero or similar
• Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments
• High level of accuracy and discretion with sensitive data
• Strong Excel skills for payroll reporting and reconciliations

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states a remote role with UK business hours; does not specify Nigeria-only eligibility. Confirm before interviewing.
• Location not specified; no timezone restrictions are stated beyond UK hours in the description. The listing does not state a Nigeria timezone requirement.
• Contract type is not specified; the listing does not state visa or work-authorization notes. Verify during interview.