Rouse Partners
Payroll Administrator
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Rouse Partners is an award-winning, independent accountancy firm that combines strong professional expertise with modern technology to support both business and personal finances. As a leading advisor in its region and a top 100 UK firm, Rouse Partners offers a wide range of specialist services while maintaining an approachable, trusted client relationship. The firm is known for straight-talking, partner-led advisory, a dedicated growth team focused on high-growth and scale-up companies, and a technology-driven approach using platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. Through its international alliance, Rouse Partners provides clients with global support and local expertise in key markets. The firm is committed to being a great place to work, recognized for best practice in internships and leadership development, and offers opportunities for team members to grow and achieve their career goals.
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The Payroll Administrator is a full-time role based in Beaconsfield with a hybrid working arrangement, combining office presence with some work from home. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payrolls for a portfolio of clients, including calculating wages, statutory deductions, pensions, and other adjustments in line with UK legislation.
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Day-to-day tasks include:
- Maintaining payroll records
- Handling starters and leavers
- Managing PAYE, NI and statutory payments
- Preparing reports for clients and internal stakeholders
- Responding to payroll queries
- Liaising with HMRC and pension providers
- Supporting compliance with current regulations and internal controls
The Payroll Administrator will collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver a high-quality, professional service and continually improve payroll processes.
Qualifications
- Strong payroll processing skills, including experience with UK PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments, and end-of-year procedures.
- Proficiency with payroll and accounting software, ideally including systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
- Solid numerical, analytical, and data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good understanding of UK employment and payroll legislation, with the ability to keep up to date with regulatory changes.
- Effective communication and client service skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and handle queries professionally.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a hybrid setting.
- Previous experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy firm or multi-client environment.
- Relevant payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP or similar) or a willingness to work towards such credentials.
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