<div><p>NXTGEN Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and people-focused business to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied role within a supportive finance team where accuracy, attention to detail and excellent customer service are highly valued.</p><p>As Payroll Administrator, youll take ownership of a high-volume weekly payroll process whilst also supporting wider finance activities. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on meeting deadlines and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a large employee population</li><li>Manage payroll administration, including starters, leavers and contractual amendments</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating where appropriate</li><li>Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other employee-related payments</li><li>Support pension administration and payroll compliance requirements
</li><li>Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting activities</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and company policies</li><li>Produce payroll reports and support audit requirements</li><li>Work closely with finance colleagues to assist with reporting and month-end activities</li><li>Support banking, reconciliations and other transactional finance tasks when required</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and support the ongoing development of payroll procedures</li><li>Build strong working relationships across the wider business</li></ul><h3>What Were Looking For</h3><ul><li>Previous experience in a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or Payroll Assistant position</li><li>Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience</li><li>Good understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP and SMP</li><li>Experience working within a high-volume payroll environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills</li><li>Confident using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines</li><li>Previous exposure to finance processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger or reconciliations would be advantageous</li><li>A proactive and team-focused approach</li></ul><p>Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications</p></div>