Payroll Administrator / Payroll Officer
£30,000 - £33,000 | Full-time | Permanent
You'll be joining a fast paced, growing organisation where payroll accuracy really matters. As a Payroll Administrator (also known internally as a Payroll Officer or Payroll Coordinator), you'll be a key part of the team ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.
This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys detail, structure and working to deadlines in a high volume payroll environment.
What you'll be doing
In this Payroll Executive role, you'll be responsible for the day to day administration of multiple payrolls. You will:
Input starter details and process leavers accurately
Produce statutory documents such as P45s and P60s
Carry out right to work checks
Process weekly payrolls for a large employee population
Prepare payroll journals and reconcile wages accounts
Handle payroll calculations including maternity, paternity, sickness and pensions
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including RTI submissions
Liaise with HMRC when required
Prepare and upload auto-enrolment pension reports using Excel
Check and amend timesheets where necessary
Create and analyse payroll and timesheet reports
Work closely with Finance to resolve payroll related queries
Respond to payroll queries via phone and email in a professional manner
Support the wider payroll operation with general admin tasks
What you will bring
As a Payroll Assistant or Payroll Administrator, you'll bring:
Previous experience in a payroll focused role
Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills
Confidence working to tight and frequent deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems
A methodical, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workload
The confidence to work independently, while still being a strong team player
A proactive, "can do" attitude and willingness to learn
Why this role
This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator who wants stability, responsibility and the chance to grow within a busy payroll function supporting a large workforce.
If you enjoy structure, accuracy and being relied upon to get things right, this role will suit you