Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Office-based, Essex area Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays Free onsite parking Supportive and collaborative working environment About the Role We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and professional team. This role offers the chance to manage a varied payroll portfolio and liaise directly with clients, HMRC, and pension providers. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing across multiple frequencies and be responsible for monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy at all times. Key Responsibilities Processing payrolls from start to finish Managing starters and leavers, including issuing P45s Calculating salaries and ensuring compliance with NMW and statutory requirements (SSP, SMP, etc.) Uploading and submitting pension data to providers Liaising with clients, HMRC, and The Pension Regulator Handling client queries with accuracy and professionalism Submitting Declarations of Compliance to The Pension Regulator Processing monthly CIS returns Preparing CIS suffered claims and supporting documentation About You Minimum of 1 year’s payroll processing experience (essential) Knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll (advantageous but not essential) Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Able to work independently and as part of a team Why Join Us? Competitive salary with room for progression Exposure to a wide range of clients Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop If you meet these requirements and are keen to explore this opportunity, reach out: ✉️ Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed)