Payroll Administrator
Neath | Full-time / Part-time | £25,000–£32,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Join a growing Finance team and play a key role in keeping our Group payroll running smoothly.
We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our growing Finance team in Neath and take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the Group.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, in line with their contractual terms, approved working arrangements, Company policies and current UK legislation.
Working closely with the Head of Group Finance and the wider team, this is a varied hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have the opportunity to use your existing payroll expertise while becoming an important part of a growing organisation.
If you’re highly organised, analytical, confident with payroll and have a strong eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Setting up new starters and processing leavers.
- Calculating salary changes, overtime, bonuses, deductions and other contractual payments.
- Processing statutory payments, including sick pay and other relevant payments.
- Processing bank holiday payments.
- Processing Attachment of Earnings Orders and student loan deductions.
- Uploading pension contribution files and supporting pension administration.
- Preparing and submitting HMRC FPS and EPS returns.
- Processing weekly timesheets and reviewing clocking-in system reports.
- Interpreting complex rotas and multiple shift patterns to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
- Working closely with the wider team regarding rotas, shifts and payroll systems.
- Producing payroll reports and processing salary payments using Sage 50 Payroll.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records.
- Assisting with P11Ds, P60s, pensions and workplace benefits.
- Carrying out payroll analysis and investigating variances or unusual results.
- Reviewing payroll calculations and sense-checking outputs before finalising payroll.
- Verifying payroll information against instructions and supporting documentation.
- Responding professionally and promptly to payroll queries.
- Following documented payroll procedures and maintaining clear audit trails.
- Identifying, recording and correcting payroll errors where required.
- Escalating unusual or complex issues promptly and appropriately.
- Contributing ideas and supporting the continuous improvement of payroll processes.
- Complete payroll reconciliation reports.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident in their payroll ability, with excellent communication skills and a genuine eye for detail.
You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and able to manage strict deadlines without compromising accuracy. You’ll also be a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
You will ideally have:
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar payroll role.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.
- Experience using payroll software, ideally Sage Payroll.
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
- Experience processing timesheets and working with complex rotas and multiple shift patterns.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and use sound judgement.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain payroll queries clearly.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- The ability to work independently while also being a supportive and collaborative team member.
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify and suggest improvements.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to support colleagues and take on new challenges.
- The ability to work effectively in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a growing Finance function and take ownership of a key area of the Group's operations.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Group Finance and the wider team, gaining valuable experience while playing an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.
Flexible working options
We understand that flexibility is important, which is why we're open to discussing full-time or part-time working hours for the right candidate.
For candidates seeking a part-time position, there may also be an opportunity for the role to develop into a full-time position in the future.
If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and thrives in a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Apply today and take the next step in your payroll career with us.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 14 September 2026.
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many hours do you require?
- Salary expectation
- Have you worked with timesheets and complex rotas and shift patterns?
Experience:
- payroll: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
