Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice

About the role

Join a well‑established accountancy firm as a Payroll Administrator, delivering accurate payroll services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium‑sized clients. You will work in a hybrid model, balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly and weekly payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Manage CIS returns and related compliance processes.
• Administer pension schemes, handling auto‑enrolment uploads and redeclarations.
• Handle statutory payments, benefits in kind and resolve HMRC queries.
• Maintain client billing, chase debts and support client relationships.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients and internal staff.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of payroll experience within an accountancy practice.
• Previous role as Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax rules, National Insurance and GDPR.
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• CIS returns management
• Pension administration (auto‑enrolment)
• Statutory payments handling
• Tax and National Insurance knowledge
• GDPR and confidentiality compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£35,000 per year
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking and health‑wellbeing support
• Bonus scheme and enhanced maternity leave
• Opportunities for career progression in a supportive team