Job Description
Our client, a respected and growing accountancy practice based in Leicester, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to work with a broad and diverse client base in a supportive, professional environment.\n\nThis permanent position involves managing all aspects of payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely service. Candidates will be processing payrolls on Sage and Xero (training provided if needed), liaising with HMRC and pension providers, and acting as a key point of contact for client payroll queries.\n\nPayroll Administrator Job Overview\n\nProcess weekly, monthly, and annual payrolls using Sage, Xero, and other platforms\nReview PAYE, NI, and pension deductions for accuracy\nEnsure compliance with RTI and auto-enrolment requirements\nSubmit pension contributions and register PAYE/pension schemes as required\nSend payroll reports and journals to clients, advising on liabilities\nRespond to client queries professionally via phone and email\nOccasionally work on-site with clients when required \n\nPayroll Administrator Job Requirements\n\nMinimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment\nProficient in Sage Payroll (essential); Xero Payroll (desirable)\nStrong technical understanding of PAYE, NI, and pensions\nDetail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills\nConfident communicator with strong Excel and IT proficiency\nProfessional, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team \n\nPayroll Administrator Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary: £25,000- £34,000 (flexible depending on experience)\nWorking hours: 38.5 hours a week\nHybrid working (up to 2 remote days per week, subject to workload and team availability).\nHoliday Package: 24 days (4 allocated for Christmas) + 8BH\nHoliday increases with service, plus the option to buy additional leave.\nContributory pension scheme & life assurance.\nProductivity bonus scheme.\nTraining, development, and career progression opportunities.\nQuarterly team-building events, charity challenges, and annual celebrations.\nPension \n\nBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for