Payroll Administrator

My client, a growing accountancy practice in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join it's friendly and professional team.

You'll take ownership of your own portfolio of clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time while providing a efficient and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients

• Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments

• Managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns and CIS suffered

• Administering workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment, submissions and re-declarations

• Processing statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory entitlements

• Administering Benefits in Kind and completing payroll-related reporting requirements

• Liaising with HMRC to resolve payroll queries and ensure compliance

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing day-to-day payroll support

• Responding to payroll queries from clients and colleagues promptly and professionally

• Raising payroll-related invoices and assisting with credit control where required

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring payroll information is handled confidentially

About you

• At least four years' payroll experience within an accountancy practice

• Experience managing multiple payrolls and maintaining client relationships

• A strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, workplace pensions and statutory payments

• Knowledge of CIS and workplace pension administration

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach

• An understanding of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

• Experience using Bright Pay payroll software (desirable)

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• Hybrid working

• Flexitime to support work-life balance

• Annual bonus

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days through salary sacrifice

• Health insurance

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Electric vehicle scheme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:

Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful