Payroll Administrator

Role overview

This position is with a well-established accountancy practice based in Bury. The firm offers a hybrid setup and is known for retaining staff, making it a stable environment for someone looking to manage a varied client portfolio.

You will handle payroll administration for multiple clients and support bookkeeping tasks when needed.

Main duties

• Run payroll cycles on a weekly, four-weekly, and monthly basis.
• Work out pay, bonuses, overtime, and mandatory statutory deductions.
• Keep payroll activity aligned with tax rules and employment law requirements.
• Compile and send payroll-related reports.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll data and ensure records are entered correctly.
• Manage payroll changes, new starters, leavers, and year-end activities.
• Serve as the key contact for your client portfolio, responding to queries and providing payroll guidance.
• Complete payroll reconciliations.
• Process CIS returns for contractors.
• Support with other tasks as needed.

Skills and experience

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Background in a payroll bureau or handling several payrolls simultaneously.
• Strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

What’s on offer

• Salary between £28,000 and £32,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Option to work either full time or part time.
• Full-time hours are 35 per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional information

For this role, the employer is open to referrals and will pay £250 for a successful recommendation.

If you are interested, or know someone who may be suitable, contact Taylor Townsend by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01772 208969.