With a heritage spanning over 100 years, Nicholsons is a well-respected accountancy and business advisory firm with offices across Lincolnshire. We have built our reputation on delivering professional, personal and proactive advice, and we believe our success is driven by the talented people who work here.
We are passionate about supporting our colleagues through learning, development and career progression, while maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our growing payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied client portfolio. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients while helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the department.
Based at our Lincoln office, with some remote working available, your responsibilities will include:
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Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish
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Calculating PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions
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Processing client starters and leavers
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Managing and responding to client payroll queries
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Providing administrative support to the payroll function
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Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time
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Supporting audits and compliance requirements
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Completing P11D and payroll-related administration
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Processing payrolled benefits
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Carrying out PAYE and pension reconciliations
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Processing holiday pay requests and expenses
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Assisting with payroll projects and process improvements
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Previous experience working within a payroll environment
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Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto-enrolment
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Confidence working in a paperless environment
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Professional written and verbal communication skills
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Experience using payroll software, such as BrightPay
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Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors
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CIPP Level 3 qualification or qualified by experience
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Flexitime between 7.00am and 7.00pm (core hours 9.30am to 2.30pm)
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Hybrid working opportunities
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Free parking
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Free fruit when in the office
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Annual social events and team-building activities
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Community and charity initiatives
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Career development opportunities
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Dress-down days supporting our nominated charity
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Bike to Work scheme
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Private Medical Cover (following successful completion of probation)
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Private Health Insurance (following successful completion of probation)
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Death in Service benefit (following successful completion of probation)
If you're looking for a rewarding payroll role within a respected and growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Please include your salary expectations with your application.
Closing Date: 24 July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received, therefore early applications are encouraged.
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