Payroll Administrator

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for an opportunity to join a well-established chartered accountancy practice? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised payroll professional to manage payroll services, with a strong emphasis on processing payroll for a local authority-run care program.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing with a primary focus on care sector payrolls under a local authority scheme.
• Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC regulations, NEST pension schemes, and statutory requirements.
• Managing payroll queries and providing excellent customer service to both clients and employees.
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and holiday pay calculations.
• Liaising with local authorities regarding funding, pay rates, and legislative updates.
• Producing payroll reports, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with year-end payroll procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and RTI submissions.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and industry best practices.

About You:

• Previous experience in payroll processing within a chartered accountancy or payroll bureau setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment.
• Experience working with local authority-funded payrolls or care sector payrolls is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in payroll software ideally Sage Payroll
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of circa £29,000 per annum.
• Full-time permanent contract – 9:00am until 5:15pm with 1 hour lunch. 9:00am until 4pm with 45 minutes for lunch on Friday.
• 9% pension contributions.
• Salary sacrifice private healthcare package.
• Onsite free parking. Disabled access & facilities in modern, airconditioned offices.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment.
• Career progression and training opportunities with opportunity to work towards ACA qualifications.

If you are a skilled payroll professional seeking a rewarding role within a respected chartered accountancy practice, we want to hear from you! Apply today or contact us for more information.