Senior Payroll Administrator

Job Title:

Senior Payroll Administrator

Salary: £42,000

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 home; initial 5 days in office for onboarding

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Central London

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join a collaborative and supportive payroll team, gaining exposure to a varied client base while managing payrolls end-to-end.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of your own client payroll portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely processing while supporting senior team members where required. This is a hands-on role offering strong development opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

Handle PAYE/NIC calculations and BACS payments

Manage payroll queries from clients and internal stakeholders

Liaise with HMRC regarding PAYE matters

Support the setup of new PAYE schemes and payroll systems

Maintain accurate records and workflow updates within payroll systems

Assist with process improvements and ad hoc payroll tasks

About You

Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy or bureau environment

Strong understanding of auto-enrolment and payroll legislation

Confident in manual payroll calculations (PAYE/NIC)

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Excellent communication and Excel skills

Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Paycircle) is advantageous

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