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 Excel

What''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 environment

Why 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.