Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Office-based, 5 days a week in Chichester 

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, free staff parking 

Join our clients' vibrant and rapidly expanding accountancy practise in Chichester as a Payroll Administrator!

We are searching for a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a significant impact within the team. Whether you’ve worked in a payroll bureau or handled multiple payrolls in-house, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills with support and training provided.

Payroll Administrator Role: 

In this pivotal role, you will take charge of processing and managing a diverse range of client payrolls using Sage 50 Payroll, guided by our Payroll Manager. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, managing auto-enrolment and pensions, reconciling HMRC/PAYE calculations, and swiftly addressing payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pension contributions with precision and ensure timely submissions. 
  
  
• Maintain accurate employee data across our systems. 
  
  
• Support year-end processes, producing vital reports and tax documents for clients. 
  
  
• Handle payroll-related queries with professionalism and efficiency. 
  
  
• Stay ahead of payroll legislation, assisting with compliance tasks as needed. 
  
  
• Collaborate effectively with team members to facilitate seamless operations. 
  
  What You Will Bring:
  
  
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in payroll systems and office software; Sage 50 experience is an advantage. 
  
  
• Numerically proficient: Strong abilities in numeracy and literacy, with a knack for calculations. 
  
  
• Highly organised: Exceptional time management skills to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently. 
  
  
• Eagle-eyed accuracy: Attentive to detail, ensuring data integrity in all processes. 
  
  
• Adaptable: Capable of remaining calm under pressure and adjusting to shifting priorities. 
  
  
• Effective communicator: Skilled at articulating payroll matters clearly to colleagues and clients alike. 
  
  
• Experienced: Knowledge in managing payroll for diverse clients is highly desirable. 
  
  
• Client-focused: A commitment to delivering reliable and accurate services while exceeding client expectations. 
  
  If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, be supported, and make a visible contribution to a growing firm we’d love to hear from you.
  
  Apply now and let’s take your payroll career to the next level