Payroll Administrator

NXTGEN Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and people-focused business to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied role within a supportive finance team where accuracy, attention to detail and excellent customer service are highly valued.

As Payroll Administrator, you'll take ownership of a high-volume weekly payroll process whilst also supporting wider finance activities. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on meeting deadlines and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service.

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a large employee population
• Manage payroll administration, including starters, leavers and contractual amendments
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating where appropriate
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other employee-related payments
• Support pension administration and payroll compliance requirements
• Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting activities
• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and company policies
• Produce payroll reports and support audit requirements
• Work closely with finance colleagues to assist with reporting and month-end activities
• Support banking, reconciliations and other transactional finance tasks when required
• Contribute to process improvements and support the ongoing development of payroll procedures
• Build strong working relationships across the wider business

• Previous experience in a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or Payroll Assistant position
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP and SMP
• Experience working within a high-volume payroll environment
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Previous exposure to finance processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger or reconciliations would be advantageous
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications