Payroll Administrator

??Job Title: Payroll Administrator

??Salary: £30,000

�?Working Structure: Office Based

??Location: Plymouth

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services to a diverse client base

?? Key Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse portfolio of clients using Sage, Xero, and BrightPay.
• Collect, verify, and input timekeeping and pay data accurately.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Ensure accurate PAYE, NI, pension, and statutory contribution deductions.
• Process BACS payments and distribute payslips/reports on time.
• Maintain and update payroll records for starters, leavers, and employee changes.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns and statutory filings to HMRC.
• Generate payroll journals and reports for client accounts.
• Handle client queries on payroll, tax codes, and employee deductions with professionalism.
• Liaise with pension providers and manage auto-enrolment requirements.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and adherence to payroll legislation.
• Support clients with year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds.

?? Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven payroll administration experience, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as BrightPay, Xero, or Sage.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and numerical ability.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills, with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.

??Interested? Contact Betsy today!

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