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Payroll Administrator

James Gray Associates
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Derby, Leicestershire DE74 2PP, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Payroll Administrator position is office-based in the East Midlands and South West, offering a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires previous payroll administration experience, ideally in a bureau or accountancy setting.
  • Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, managing pay data, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation.
  • The successful candidate will have proficiency in payroll software, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
  • Benefits include 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite parking, and a peer-to-peer recognition scheme.

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Office-based, with opportunities in the East Midlands and South West

Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Free onsite parking
  • Peer-to-peer recognition scheme (£500 per quarter)
  • Company social events

About the Role

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio, providing accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where attention to detail, client care, and professionalism are valued.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients
  • Collecting, verifying, and inputting pay data
  • Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments
  • Ensuring accurate PAYE, NI, pension, and statutory deductions
  • Processing BACS payments and distributing payslips/reports
  • Managing starters, leavers, and employee changes
  • Preparing and submitting RTI returns and other statutory filings
  • Generating payroll journals and reports for clients
  • Responding to client payroll queries
  • Liaising with pension providers and managing auto-enrolment
  • Supporting year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds

About You

  • Previous payroll administration experience (ideally in a bureau or accountancy setting)
  • Proficient in payroll software (BrightPay, Xero, Sage preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
  • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and numerical skills
  • Strong organisational and time-management ability
  • Effective communicator with a client-focused approach
  • Able to work independently and within a team
  • Experience with pensions and auto-enrolment processes
  • Committed to confidentiality and data protection

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a professional, friendly, and growing payroll team
  • Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
  • Opportunity to develop and progress in a supportive environment
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and recognition scheme

If you meet these requirements and are keen to explore this opportunity, reach out:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.