Payroll Administrator – £28,000 to £31,000 (Hybrid)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy, supportive payroll team within a leading professional services organisation. You will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, delivering accurate and timely services while building strong client relationships. This role is ideal for someone with bureau or client‑facing payroll experience looking to develop their career.

Key responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and on time.
• Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other payroll calculations.
• Manage Auto Enrolment and pension administration.
• Complete RTI submissions and support year‑end payroll processes.
• Respond to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and third‑party providers.
• Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations and peer reviews.
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll compliance.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year’s payroll experience, ideally within a bureau or client‑facing environment.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll processing experience.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, statutory payments and Auto Enrolment.
• Confident with manual payroll calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative team player.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000‑£31,000 per year.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 37.5‑hour work week.
• Supportive payroll team and opportunities for career development.