Payroll Administrator

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded professional services organisation, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their office in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of payroll clients and delivering accurate, end-to-end payroll processing services. You will play a key role in ensuring payrolls are completed efficiently and compliantly, while providing excellent service to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish.
• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintaining payroll systems and employee records by accurately capturing, calculating and inputting data.
• Calculating and processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other parental leave entitlements.
• Administering workplace pensions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with current PAYE legislation and payroll regulations.
• Producing payroll reports and supporting documentation as required.
• Meeting strict payroll deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• End-to-end payroll experience.
• Previous experience within a payroll bureau environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of PAYE legislation and payroll processes.
• Experience calculating statutory payments and deductions.
• Good understanding of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Strong payroll software, spreadsheet and data processing skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Apply Now

If you are a payroll professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, development and career progression, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the current right to live and work in the UK at the time of application, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided now or in the future for this role.