Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Solihull
Overview
An established accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will help support a diverse portfolio of approximately 480 clients, delivering a full end-to-end payroll service using Sage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within a practice environment or bureau-style payroll setting.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of circa 480 clients
Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
Use Sage Payroll to calculate pay, statutory deductions, pensions, and adjustments
Administer starters, leavers, salary changes, and absences
Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including RTI submissions
Process statutory payments such as SMP, SSP, and SPP
Manage pension auto-enrolment, including assessments, submissions, and opt-outs
Respond to client payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
Prepare and distribute payslips, P60s, and other payroll documentation
Support year-end payroll processes, including P11Ds where required
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator, ideally within an accountancy firm or payroll bureau
Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge
Hands-on experience using Sage Payroll (essential)
Confident managing a high-volume, multi-client payroll workload
Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional communication skills with a client-focused approach