Payroll Administrator

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK

Listing for: Payroll Elite

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Company Secretary Administrator to join this professional team in a hybrid Payroll/Company Secretary role. Working alongside both the Payroll and Practice Managers, you will need to be able to multi-task and prioritise appropriately all the while maintaining their excellent customer service skills. Candidates should have payroll experience, and full training is available for Company Secretarial.

THE ROLE Payroll Administrator responsibilities which include general payroll duties but not limited to:

Preparing weekly, four weekly, monthly and annual payrolls
Providing support for our clients auto-enrolment and re-enrolment obligations
Supporting our clients with statutory payments, holiday accrual calculations, AEOs and general payroll related enquiries
Maintaining employees personal records and implementing tax code changes
Maintaining oversight of our clients PAYE accounts.

Company Secretarial responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

Preparing and filing confirmation statements and statutory filings
Preparing and filing share transactions
Company in corporations and strike offs
Preparing and filing satisfaction of charges

The ideal candidate will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines and be able to prioritise work accordingly. Candidates must be flexible with a collaborative approach, willing to provide support to other departments in the business if required. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Experience with IRIS and Xero payroll software is desirable but not essential.

For the right candidate we are offering:

Between 25 and 37.5 hours per week
A choice of working a 4 or 5 day week
Competitive salary and benefits package to match experience

Experience:

Minimum of 1 years payroll processing is required
PAYE
SSP & SMP
Auto-enrolment
Experience with IRIS and Xero payroll software is desirable but not essential.

Skills and attributes of the ideal candidate:

Personable and professional with excellent customer service skills
Positive, problem-solving attitude
Outgoing personality with great communication skills
Reliable and well organised

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:

In person

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