Payroll Administrator
Acorn · Newton Abbot, Devon
Payroll Administrator at Acorn, based in Newton Abbot, Devon. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Newton Abbot, Devon
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 8 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Administrator
Reference a1WNz000004hGiLMAU_1786355695
About the role
Payroll Administrator | Payroll Officer | Payroll Coordinator | Payroll Assistant | Payroll Bureau Administrator
Newton Abbot | £28,000-£32,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Flexible Hours | Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and growing professional services team in Newton Abbot.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys delivering an accurate, efficient payroll service while building strong relationships with clients. Working within a friendly and collaborative team, you'll manage payrolls for a varied client portfolio and play a key role in ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.
Key Duties- Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
- Complete HMRC RTI submissions.
- Administer workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
- Prepare and submit CIS returns.
- Liaise with HMRC and respond to client payroll queries.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting.
- Support year-end payroll processes.
- Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.
- CIPP qualified or a minimum of 2 years' payroll experience.
- Good working knowledge of payroll software, ideally Sage 50 Payroll.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, RTI, and workplace pensions.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Previous payroll bureau experience is advantageous.
- Salary of £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Flexible working hours around core office times.
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Medicash healthcare plan.
- Online employee discount scheme.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Fully funded training and professional development.
- Annual professional subscription paid.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Assistant, or Payroll Bureau Administrator in Newton Abbot, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Reference: a1WNz000004hGiLMAU_1786355695 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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