Payroll Administrator

Our client are a leading provider of outsourced business services and due to growth within the company they are now looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the busy team.

Our client offers excellent on the job training and a real commitment to professional development.

Job Description:

In this role, you will engage with a diverse range of clients, prioritizing proactive client support as a core focus. You will assume responsibility for a portfolio of payroll clients, delivering high-quality services efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the processing of timely and precise weekly, monthly, and 4-weekly payrolls for approximately 560 clients.
• Offering guidance and advice to clients on payroll, pension legislation (particularly auto-enrollment), and GDPR regulations, while providing expertise in payroll best practices.
• Demonstrating comprehensive end-to-end knowledge of all payroll service aspects, including reconciliations, reporting, BACS payments, and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements on behalf of clients.
• Supporting colleagues in handling workflow demands effectively.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A proven track record of meticulous attention to detail and consistently delivering accuracy within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Sage 50; familiarity with Xero is a plus (though not mandatory).
• Strong teamwork skills, displaying a professional, adaptable, and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with a friendly telephone manner.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service to clients and internal departments.
• A positive attitude, exceptional organizational skills, commercial awareness, and effective time management.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a busy payroll department processing high volumes of payroll activities with a high degree of accuracy.

Our client offers a competitive basic salary package and an attractive benefits package including:

• Casual dress code
• Flexible working
• Remote/ hybrid working opportunities
• Fully funded CPD Support and ongoing training
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities to progress

For more information or indeed to apply please send your CV via the “Apply Now” button and one of the team will call you back to discuss your application in greater detail