Payroll Administrator

Position: Payroll Administrator (Permanent)
Think Accountancy & Finance are again, supporting this fantastic, growing business based in Chester. If you've had experience in payroll or you've worked in a finance role where it has been part of your daily responsibilities, this could be a perfect next step. They're ideally looking for someone with some payroll knowledge who enjoys accuracy, structure, and helping people with their queries.

What you'll be doing

You'll be a key part of a highly organised, friendly and motivated Payroll team, overseeing all aspects of payroll processing to ensure employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

Processing payroll and subcontractor payments in line with agreed schedules
Handling statutory payments and supporting pension auto-enrolment
Ensuring accurate calculations to HMRC and third-party providers
Supporting employees and subcontractors with payroll, admin or tax queries confidently
Assisting with FPS submissions to comply with RTI regulations
Helping process timesheets and managing client invoicing where required
Keeping clients and internal teams up to date with relevant payroll information
Completing ad hoc administrative tasks to support the department

This is a great role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, getting things right the first time, and being part of a team that genuinely values accuracy and communication.

What we're looking for

We'd love to speak with people who have some experience within payroll, whether that's from a dedicated payroll role or a finance admin position where you were exposed to pay, deductions, pensions, or reconciliations.

You'll thrive here if you:

Have previous payroll experience or strong payroll knowledge
Can manage your workload effectively and stay organised
Communicate clearly and professionally
Have excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability
Are confident using Excel
Enjoy working in a team and can stay calm under pressure

What's in it for you?

25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
Pension
Health Assured
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee awards & long-service recognition
Spectrum Life wellbeing resources
Annual salary review
A genuinely supportive team and clear opportunity to grow

Hours & Salary
Monday - Friday | 9::30
Full Time in the Office | Permanent | Chester

What's next?

If this feels like the right fit for your skill set and where you'd like your career to go, I'd love to speak with you.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers