Payroll Administrator
Posted 3 days ago by JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
£37,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Payroll Administrator role involves managing a client payroll portfolio with a focus on accuracy and timely processing within a collaborative payroll team. This position offers strong development opportunities in a fast-paced environment, requiring hands-on involvement in payroll tasks and client interactions. The role is hybrid, with a combination of office and home working, and is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Central London. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of payroll experience and a solid understanding of payroll legislation.
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
Key Skills:
- Minimum 2 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
Salary (Rate): £37,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Salary: £37,000
Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 home; initial 5 days in office for onboarding
Contract: 12-month FTC
Location: Central London
This is an excellent opportunity for a 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 2 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
Please contact alexandra@jgarecruitment.com or apply to this advert today!!
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