Job Description

We have partnered with a busy payroll bureau that is rapidly growing and therefore can offer someone the opportunity to grow with us and gain more responsibility with time.

They are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator who has a strong understanding of payroll and auto enrolment legislation and can manage their own set of payroll clients from the start. The role is ideally suited to someone who is able to work to tight deadlines and willing to get involved in a range of tasks.

They expect the individual to be able to work independently, troubleshoot and complete manual calculations where necessary. The candidate must also have the flexibility to process multiple payrolls and manage their own deadlines. The role is client facing so it is essential to have good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience of processing payrolls in a bureau or accountancy firm setting is also preferable but not essential.

The Payroll Administrator’s role will involve but will not be limited to the following: -

• Processing payroll in an accurate and efficient manner
• Managing auto enrolment processes for clients
• Answering the phone
• Interacting with clients and responding to client queries
• Assisting with ad hoc requests from senior management team
• Opportunity for career progression and salary increase after six months

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Two years’ payroll experience Ability to manage multiple payrolls Ability to do manual payroll calculations Good with numbers Strong communication skills Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Word Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines Willingness to be hands on and flexible