Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background using accounting software, and data entry to contribute to the smooth operation of our organisation’s payroll functions. Knowledge and experience of RTI, FPS, SSP, SMP, SPP
Responsibilities
· Administer payroll within agreed timescales
· Act as first point of contact for payroll queries.
· Maintain payroll records.
· Generate P60’s and end of year P11’s
· Produce monthly reports
· Process pension contributions, auto enrolment and upload pension data
· Submit RTI filings
· Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations, Payroll legislation and pension requirements
· Monitor sickness absence triggers.
· Monitor training compliance.
· Maintain digital staff records.
· Assist with basic HR tracking.
· Support routine HR administration.
· Track policy review schedules.
· Support general office processes, filing, and correspondence.
General level of education to GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 in business administration
Skills, knowledge and experience
Equality and diversity
Data Protection
Minimum 2 years’ experience as A Payroll officer
Experience of working in a Care Home environment
IT skills – Competent in all MS Office applications
Highly competent
Customer service skills - experience of working in a customer-facing environment
Understanding of payroll legislation, RTI and auto-enrolment.
Familiar with Bright Pay
Familiar with Xero
Awareness of and commitment to the principles of the Equality Act 2010
Understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, especially as it relates to staff records
Personal Competences and attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written; good listening skills
Discrete and respects confidentiality at all times
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Works well on own initiative or as part of a team
Manages diverse workload and conflicting demands efficiently and effectively
Takes pride in producing excellent, accurate paperwork on time; works well under pressure while maintaining quality of work
Effective problem-solver– uses initiative and thinks on feet to deal effectively with the unexpected/non-routine situations
Good timekeeper
Smart appearance
Flexible attitude to working patterns
Pay: £15.30-£16.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of RTI, FPS, SSP, SMP, SPP?
- How many years payroll experience do you have?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (required)
- Xero: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
