At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and support a friendly team in a dynamic accountancy environment.
- Company: Join a long-established accountancy practice known for its supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Proven payroll experience and a positive attitude towards learning.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 34000 £ per year.
About The Opportunity
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is proud to be working in partnership with a long-established accountancy practice in Newton Abbot, who are looking to welcome a Senior Payroll Administrator to their friendly and supportive team.
Known for their strong team culture and excellent staff retention (average tenure of 8 years), this is a business where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Collaboration, open communication, and work life balance are genuinely prioritised, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven bureau experience to join a busy payroll team of 3 in a fast paced accountancy environment.
The Role
As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you’ll play an important role in delivering a smooth and accurate payroll service to a varied client base, while gaining exposure to a wide range of payroll processes. You’ll be supported by an experienced manager and work closely with junior members of the team to build their confidence, knowledge, and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and processing weekly, monthly, and bi‑weekly payrolls
- Support calculations for tax, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory deductions
- Submit HMRC RTI reports
- Help manage pension processing and auto enrolment
- Input and maintain payroll data across systems
- Liaise with HMRC and support client communications
- Assist with CIS submissions and year‑end processes
- Handle payroll queries from clients and colleagues professionally
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records
- Audit payroll data for accuracy
- Support general administration tasks within the team
- Complete timesheets and flag any issues to the Payroll Manager
- Coach junior members of the team when required
About You
This role would suit someone who has proven experience in a high volume payroll role within a bureau environment. You will be organised, eager to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team. You don’t need to know everything yet – what matters most is your attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to develop.
Essential
- CIPP qualification (or working towards) or proven payroll experience
- Familiarity with payroll software such as Sage 50
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills and confidence building relationships
- A proactive and positive approach to learning
- Bureau experience
- Exposure to accounts or systems such as CCH would be beneficial
Whats on Offer
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra day off at Christmas
- Holiday increases with service (up to 25 days)
- Flexible working around core hours (9:30am – 4:00pm)
- Hybrid working after probation
- Medicash plan
- Online discount portal
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- One professional membership paid annually
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Training bonuses for students
- Parking permit salary sacrifice
- Employee referral bonus (up to £1,500)
- Dress down Fridays
- Dedicated wellbeing team
Location & Hours
Newton Abbot, Devon: Hybrid available after probation
Permanent Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours 9:30am – 4:00pm)
Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience
