Position: Payroll Administrator
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months initially – maternity cover)
Location: Fully remote / work from home
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
About the Company
Taxing Nannies Ltd provides comprehensive payroll services for businesses, private households, and private nannies. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, compliant, and friendly payroll support tailored to the individual needs of our clients. Following our transition to a remote working model, we continue to focus on efficiency, accuracy, and excellent client care.
About the Group
Taxing Nannies Ltd is part of H&C Accounting, a modern, fully remote accountancy group providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to more than 750 clients across the UK. The group operates a family of specialist service lines, of which Taxing Nannies is the dedicated payroll arm.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our small, dedicated team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time, supporting a diverse range of clients including employers of household staff and corporate clients. You will be confident managing payroll cycles independently, while working collaboratively with the Payroll Manager for guidance and review.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
* Managing payroll for a mix of business clients and private employers (including nannies and net-paid employees).
* Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
* Submitting RTI (Real Time Information) and pension contributions accurately and on time.
* Managing PAYE scheme setup, starters, leavers, and issuing P45/P60 forms.
* Setting up and managing pension auto-enrolment schemes, including handling employee assessments, opt-ins, opt-outs, and re-enrolment duties.
* Submitting declarations of compliance to The Pensions Regulator and maintaining accurate pension records.
* Responding to client queries promptly and professionally, providing clear guidance on payroll and PAYE matters.
* Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in accordance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
* Supporting the Payroll Manager with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks as required.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Payroll Technician apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification) or above.
* Demonstrable experience running payrolls independently, ideally across both business and private clients.
* Working knowledge of PAYE, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory payments.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently from home.
Desirable:
* Experience with BrightPay and BrightManager software (training can be provided).
* Experience managing payroll for private nannies and net-paid employees.
* Familiarity with working in a small, service-focused payroll team.
Key Attributes:
* Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage workload effectively under minimal supervision.
* Proactive problem-solver with a client-first mindset.
* Adaptable and confident using technology to manage remote workflows.
* Collaborative approach, supporting team members and sharing best practice.