Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Office-based during training, with hybrid working available thereafter

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice where flexibility, professional development and work-life balance are genuinely valued?

Due to continued growth, a well-established accountancy practice in Yeovil is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll department. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service to a diverse client portfolio while enjoying excellent support and development opportunities.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys building client relationships, working as part of a team and managing a varied workload in a fast-paced practice environment.

The Role

As Payroll Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

Processing end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients

Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls

Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes

Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP

Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment duties

Submitting RTI information to HMRC

Handling payroll queries from clients and employees

Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation

Supporting colleagues within the payroll team during busy periods

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or in-house payroll environment

Knowledge of current payroll legislation and processes

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Excellent organisational and time management skills

The ability to work effectively to deadlines

Strong communication and customer service skills

Experience using payroll software and Microsoft ExcelWhat's on Offer?

In return, you'll benefit from a supportive and flexible working environment along with an excellent benefits package, including:

Hybrid working following a successful training and onboarding period

Flexible working arrangements that can be tailored around personal commitments, including school runs and other family responsibilities

Full-time or part-time hours available (minimum 30 hours per week)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Study support towards professional payroll qualifications, including the Level 3 CIPP qualification

Regular staff socials and team events

Friendly and collaborative team environmentWhy Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a small team where your contribution is recognised, whilst benefiting from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and support towards professional payroll qualifications.

If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your payroll career within a welcoming practice environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online ASAP, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours