Payroll Administrator

Location: Lincoln (with hybrid working available)

Hours: Full-time

We are passionate about supporting our colleagues through learning, development and career progression, while maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our growing payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward‑thinking firm.

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish
• Calculating PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions
• Processing client starters and leavers
• Managing and responding to client payroll queries
• Providing administrative support to the payroll function
• Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting audits and compliance requirements
• Completing P11D and payroll-related administration
• Processing payrolled benefits
• Carrying out PAYE and pension reconciliations
• Processing holiday pay requests and expenses
• Assisting with payroll projects and process improvements

• Previous experience working within a payroll environment
• Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto‑enrolment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence working in a paperless environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using payroll software, such as Bright Pay
• Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors
• CIPP Level 3 qualification or qualified by experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

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