Job Description
Payroll Administrator\n\n Leicester | £26,000 – £32,000 | Full-Time | Permanent\n\nLooking to take your payroll career to the next level in a thriving accountancy practice? If you're experienced with Sage and love working with numbers and people alike, this could be your perfect next move.\n\nYOUR ROLE:\n\nAs Payroll Administrator, you'll play a key role in delivering a reliable and accurate payroll service to a wide variety of clients. Your day-to-day will include:\n\nProcessing payrolls (weekly, monthly, fortnightly, annually) using Sage and Xero.\nChecking PAYE, NI, and pension deductions for accuracy.\nSubmitting RTI returns and ensuring full compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.\nPreparing wages journals, client reports, and handling pension submissions.\nAdvising clients on liabilities and occasionally making payments on their behalf.\nRegistering PAYE and pension schemes.\nResponding to client queries by phone and email with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset.\nBuilding relationships with clients and occasionally working onsite.\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:\n\n Work in a vibrant, fast-paced practice with a diverse client base.\n Enjoy clear progression opportunities and training to support your personal development.\n ️ Generous Holiday Entitlement – and the option to buy more!\n\n Join a friendly, collaborative team that values attention to detail, initiative, and great client service.\n\nPLUS… Excellent Additional Benefits\n\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:\n\n✅ At least 2 years’ experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice.\n ✅ Strong working knowledge of Sage payroll (essential) and Xero (desirable).\n ✅ Confident in PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment and payroll legislation.\n ✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills.\n ✅ A proactive, professional attitude and the ability to meet deadlines with ease.\n\nReady to join a firm where your payroll expertise really matters?\n Apply now and let’s get started