Payroll Administrator

Hays Accounts and Finance • Permanent • Southampton, Southampton, England, United Kingdom • £26k - £34k / year • 1d ago

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company? Do you want a career where no two days are the same? Our client offers a dynamic environment with excellent learning and development support.
About the Role:
Our client is a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. They are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and the largest SME practice. This role ensures the accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls, general administrative duties, and collaborative work within the payroll hub. You will communicate effectively with clients, offices, HMRC, and third-party providers, staying up-to-date with payroll legislation and industry changes.
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls.
Input data, run audit and validation checks, and interface data to General Ledger and Pensions systems.
Monitor SSP, SMP, and other statutory payments.
Process accurate and timely year-end reporting.
Manage payroll changes to time and attendance systems (BMS).
Administer end-to-end payroll processes and auto enrolment compliance.
Answer payroll-related enquiries and act as a trusted advisor.
Provide first-line support for pay queries.
Peer check payrolls.
Undertake general administrative duties and work collaboratively within the payroll hub.
Develop relationships with clients and communicate effectively with wider offices, HMRC, and third-party providers.
Stay updated with payroll legislation and industry changes through independent research.

Skills & Experience:

Previous payroll administration experience (minimum one year in a busy service-driven environment, preferably within a bureau).
End-to-end payroll processing experience, including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments.
High accuracy and attention to detail in both manual and systems-based work.
Ability to coordinate, prioritise, and multitask with minimal supervision.
Strong customer-focused approach, handling queries by telephone and email.
Adaptability to a highly changeable environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrolment regulations.
Ability to manually calculate payroll.

Our client values personal attributes that make employees authentic in the marketplace. They seek individuals who can collaborate with peers, bring their own voice to the table, and respect others' opinions. They want someone who is dynamic, more than just a team member, and ready to join a family of like-minded individuals.
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please apply now or contact Lorna Pilling directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about this role and other potential opportunities.
Please Note:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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