Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Kent (Hybrid – Office-based during probation, then Hybrid 3/2 split)
Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time – Permanent
About the role
We working with a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm with vast experience supporting a wide range of clients. Due to expansion within our payroll division, we are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our collaborative and
supportive team in Kent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive firm that invests in its people, offering long-term career growth, professional development, and excellent employee benefits.
Key responsibilities:
Managing workload to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients
Administering pensions across a range of schemes
Reviewing payrolls processed by colleagues to ensure accuracy
Handling client communications and resolving payroll queries
Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
Supporting with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks
Skills and experience required:
Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau
Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll
Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills
Payroll qualification (CIPP) or qualified by experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to confidentiality and discretion
Benefits include:
Study support for CIPP (if required)
Pension scheme
Group life assurance (x4 salary)
Long service awards
Holiday allowance starting at 25 days + bank holidays, plus extra days for long service, Christmas shutdown, and birthday
Option to purchase additional holiday days
Hybrid working following probation
Birthday day off
Quarterly team events and social functions
Access to an employee benefits portal (cashback and discounts)
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and development – supporting both professional and personal goals
If this sounds like you and are keen to explore this opportunity, please reach out:
✉️ Email: (url removed)
📞 Phone: (phone number removed)