Payroll Administrator Role Overview
Liaise with clients for payrolls, updating spreadsheets and entering new employees onto software.
Process payrolls to deadlines, calculating salaries as per client instructions.
Take client phone calls regarding payroll queries and contact HMRC for PAYE information.
Send payslips, P45s, and P60s as requested, and process year-end tasks.
Pension contributions are uploaded to clients' pension schemes, and the pension regulator declaration of compliance is completed when due.
This role involves ad-hoc duties and requires excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
A strong working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation is essential, along with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
Experience with Sage Bureau Manager/Sage 50 Payroll, Micropay, Thesaurus, and Xero is an advantage, but not required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with clients for payrolls
* Update spreadsheets and enter new employees onto software
* Process payrolls to deadlines
* Calculate salaries as per client instructions
* Take client phone calls regarding payroll queries
* Contact HMRC for PAYE information
* Send payslips, P45s, and P60s as requested
* Process year-end tasks
* Upload pension contributions to clients' pension schemes
* Complete pension regulator declaration of compliance when due
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* At least 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
* Previous experience of being the first point of contact with clients or employees
* Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment
* Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation
* Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Attention to detail
* Good problem-solving and planning skills
* An ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Free parking