Payroll Administrator

About the role

This people‑oriented organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its busy bureau in Manchester. You will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end payroll processing for external clients while maintaining high accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Process full payroll cycles for multiple clients, ensuring correct calculations of salaries, bonuses, overtime and holiday pay.
• Handle statutory payments and adjustments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Manage starter and leaver processes, including P45/P46 checks and RTI submissions.
• Provide a high level of service to external clients, answering queries and resolving issues promptly.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a UK payroll bureau or high‑volume payroll service.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• RTI submission handling
• Statutory payment calculations (SSP, SMP, SPP)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000‑£33,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, fast‑paced team.