Job Overview
Position:
Location: Nantwich
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 per annum, will pay more if have supervisory experience
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll function within a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services.
You will be responsible for managing a range of payrolls, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing a reliable service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the end-to-end processing of small to medium-sized payrolls with minimal supervision
2. Process payroll data using STAR/IRIS Payroll Professional software
3. Apply strong working knowledge of PAYE, NIC, and statutory payments including SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP, and redundancy payments
4. Support auto-enrolment pension processes, including uploads to provider portals and scheme administration
5. Process BACS payments accurately and on time
6. Assist with new payroll setups and onboarding processes
7. Perform regular payroll reconciliations and analysis independently
8. Liaise with HMRC and support resolution of payroll queries
9. Stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance changes
10. Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external contacts
Person Specification
11. Proven payroll experience, ideally in an in-house payroll environment
12. Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation and compliance requirements
13. Experience using payroll software and a confident user of Microsoft Excel and strong general IT skills
14. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
15. Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail
What We Offer
16. Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum
17. Opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing
18. Ongoing exposure to a varied and interesting payroll environment
19. Opportunities to develop your payroll expertise further
For more information, please contact Amy 01270 251251 or forward your CV to crewe@forrest-recruitment.co.uk.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.