Payroll Administrator

Description

Looking for your next payroll opportunity where you will be working with a variety of clients within an established bureau environment? We’re seeking a Payroll Administrator who is detail‑oriented and able to work in a fast‑paced environment, all whilst delivering a first‑class service to our clients in our successful payroll bureau. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you’ll be managing multiple payrolls at any one time alongside a supportive team.

Department: Business Outsourcing

Location: Ipswich

Compensation: £28,000 – £30,000 / year

• Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll runs under the supervision of the Payroll Manager
• Collating information from clients in various forms
• Online client banking
• Processing advised changes including tax code, bonus, pay rate by agreed cut‑off dates
• Dealing with enquiries from clients, their employees, and relevant authorities
• Administering pension auto‑enrolment
• Calculating holiday pay, SMP, SSP, SPP
• Processing starters and leavers
• Loading BACS payments
• End‑of‑month and year‑end submissions
• Completion of P45 and P60s
• Processing all reports including the submission to HMRC
• Issuing payslips to employees and a breakdown summary to each client
• Build and maintain relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients

The successful candidate must be experienced in utilising payroll software systems; knowledge of Employment Hero is desirable but not essential. Candidates must also be familiar with current legislation and be able to work under tight deadlines.

• Someone with a minimum of 1 year of payroll experience
• Detail‑oriented with high attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work towards and manage deadlines accordingly

• Salary range of £28,000 to £30,000, dependant on experience
• Flexible and remote working options for a healthy work‑life balance
• A personalised approach to learning and development
• An attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs each year
• 36 days of paid holiday (including 3 days Christmas closure), plus the option to purchase more
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Life Assurance of 4 × salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• Opportunities to give back through our Scrutton Bland Foundation