Payroll Administrator Accountancy Practice
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: £28,000 £32,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Are you a detail-driven payroll professional with bureau experience looking to join a supportive and close-knit team? This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a dynamic and reputable accountancy practice environment.
Our client a well-established firm known for their friendly culture and client-focused service is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives in a varied position managing multiple payrolls and enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls)
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Liaising with clients to collect, verify, and process payroll data
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Producing and reconciling payroll reports, payslips, and journals
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Handling PAYE reconciliations and preparing BACS files
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Administering auto-enrolment and pension submissions to providers and The Pensions Regulator
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Dealing with HMRC and client queries confidently and efficiently
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Uploading pension scheme returns and handling changes in member status
About You:
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Previous experience working in a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment
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Strong understanding of payroll legislation and the ability to manually calculate PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments
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Knowledge of SSP, statutory family leave, and salary sacrifice schemes
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
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Highly organised, accurate, and able to work to deadlines in a busy setting
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A proactive, adaptable team player
Experience with payroll software is required training will be provided on the firm s system (currently PayCircle).
This is a deadline-focused role, so some flexibility during peak periods is expected.
What s on Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits
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A welcoming, team-oriented work environment
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Career progression opportunities within a growing firm
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Comprehensive training and ongoing support
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A chance to work with a varied and interesting client base
If you re ready for a new challenge in a thriving payroll department where your skills will be valued and developed, we d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.