At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processing and build strong client relationships in a dynamic accountancy firm.
- Company: Join a busy accountancy firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Up to £30,000 salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on career development.
- Why this job: Be part of a specialist payroll team and make a real impact on clients' financial wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong knowledge of payroll legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
WiseMay are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy Accountancy firm in Uxbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their specialist Payroll team, working closely with stakeholders companywide. This is a full-time, permanent position. The role has hybrid working after probation (3 days in the office/2 days remote), and the hours are 09:00-17:00.
Payroll Admin duties and responsibilities:
- Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients across multiple pay frequencies
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as their first point of contact for payroll queries
- Accurately inputting and validating payroll data, ensuring compliance with current legislation
- Reconciling payroll information and producing payroll reports and employee payslips
- Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations
- Creating and submitting BACS payment files
- Administering Pension Auto-Enrolment, including declarations and ongoing compliance with The Pensions Regulator requirements
- Preparing and submitting pension scheme returns, processing member changes and liaising with pension providers
- Responding to queries from clients, HMRC and internal teams in a professional and timely manner
- Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practice to ensure continued compliance
Payroll Officer skills and experience required:
- Previous experience working within a payroll bureau environment
- Experience managing multiple payrolls simultaneously and working to strict deadlines
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
- The ability to manually calculate payroll elements such as tax, NI, pensions and statutory deductions when required
- A good understanding of statutory family leave, SSP, salary sacrifice arrangements and auto-enrolment legislation
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a busy environment
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with payroll systems
Administrator - Accountancy - Uckfield - Up to £30,000 employer: Wise May Ltd
Join a leading Underwriting client in the heart of London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer excellent benefits including a robust pension scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for hybrid working. Our culture promotes continuous improvement and collaboration, making it an ideal place for insurance professionals to develop their careers while contributing to a high-performing team.
