Payroll Support Administrator | Chester | Office-Based | Permanent
Salary £25,000 - £28,000 (DOE) | Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:30
Think Accountancy & Finance are partnering with an award‑winning, fast‑growing global business in Chester to recruit a Payroll Specialist. This is your chance to join a collaborative, people‑focused team, ideal for someone local who wants to grow a long‑term career in payroll.
What you'll be doing
Accurately process payroll for employees and subcontractors, ensuring timely payments
Handle statutory payments, pension auto‑enrolment, and RTI/FPS submissions
Maintain clear communication on payroll inquiries (tax, administration, timesheets)
Support invoicing for agency clients and manage related receipts
Keep internal teams updated on payment statuses and agency invoices
Assist with ad‑hoc administrative tasks as needed
Who we're looking for
Some payroll experience (even 6-12 months is fine)
Sharp attention to detail and strong numerical skills
Confidence discussing payroll/tax queries with stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with data entry
Excellent verbal and written communication
A true team player who can prioritise under pressure
What's on offer
25 days' holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
Pension, Life Assurance, Health Assured & Spectrum Life
Cycle‑to‑Work scheme & employee referral bonus
Long service awards & annual pay reviews
Full training on in‑house systems and ongoing development
Ready to join a people‑first business and build your payroll expertise?
Apply now or reach out to Think Accountancy & Finance for a confidential chat.
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers