Payroll Administrator

About the role

Our client, an independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage a diverse portfolio of small‑ and medium‑sized business clients. The role offers the chance to develop expertise in payroll, taxation and advisory services within a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Run weekly and monthly payrolls, calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments.
• Process and manage CIS returns and CIS suffered.
• Administer workplace pensions, including auto‑enrolment uploads, re‑enrolment and redeclarations.
• Handle banking activities and payroll‑related financial administration.
• Administer benefits in kind and ensure accurate reporting.
• Process statutory payments such as sick, maternity and paternity pay.
• Liaise with HMRC to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Manage billing processes and support debt‑collection activities.
• Provide timely, professional support to client and internal queries while maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Required profile

• Professional, client‑focused approach with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, adaptable and proactive in taking initiative.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• CIS returns management
• Workplace pension administration
• Statutory payments processing
• HMRC liaison
• Billing and debt‑collection handling
• GDPR compliance