Senior Payroll Administrator
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays
£34,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Payroll Administrator will be a key member of an established payroll team, responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple clients in the South West. This role requires a highly organized individual who can maintain accuracy and compliance while fostering strong client relationships. The position offers opportunities for career advancement within a growing firm. The successful candidate will also be involved in training junior team members and ensuring adherence to payroll legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients to maintain employee data and deliver exceptional service.
- Manage the entire payroll process, including RTI filing, pension uploads, and generating reports.
- Maintain accurate records and a robust document control system for compliance and audit purposes.
- Stay updated with company policies and tax legislation affecting payroll.
- Prepare month-end journals and reports for posting and audit purposes.
- Prepare and submit CIS submissions.
- Train and oversee junior members of the payroll team.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing multiple payroll clients.
- Ability to generate payroll reports for internal and external users.
- Brightpay experience (not essential).
Salary (Rate): £34,000.00 yearly
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company I am seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to play a crucial role in an established payroll team, responsible for processing end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout each step. This role is ideal for a highly organised, quality-focused individual with a strong ability to meet deadlines and foster a collaborative team environment. The firm is in an exciting phase of growth, and you'll be working with payroll clients across the South West. This is a unique role where you can climb a payroller career ladder and work within a team.
Your new role Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including RTI filing, pension uploads, and generating reports for payments and third-party entities. Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input. Stay up-to-date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, ensuring adherence and compliance at all times. Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. Prepare and submit CIS submissions. Training and overseeing junior members of the payroll team.
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience of managing multiple payroll clients Ability to generate payroll report for internal and external users Brightpay experience (not essential)
What you'll get in return Up to £34,000 Hybrid Working Flexible working 25 days plus bank holiday Opt in benefits package
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk