Knightwell Recruitment
Payroll Administrator (Accountancy Practice)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Payroll Administrator
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Location: Biggleswade
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-Based (5 Days Per Week)
The Opportunity
A growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with accountancy practice experience who enjoys managing multiple client payrolls and delivering a high level of service.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing multiple client payrolls from start to finish
- Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
- Processing starters, leavers and statutory payments
- Managing pension contributions and auto-enrolment
- Submitting RTI returns to HMRC
- Responding to client payroll queries
- Maintaining accurate payroll records
- Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and third parties
- Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation
- Supporting the wider payroll team as required
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' payroll experience within an Accountancy Practice
- Experience managing multiple client payrolls
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
- BrightPay experience is essential
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are:
- AAT Qualified or Studying
- CIPP Qualified or Studying
- Qualified by Experience (QBE)
Benefits
- Salary £30,000 - £35,000
- One-stage interview process
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Long-term career progression opportunities
Keywords: Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Accountancy Practice, BrightPay, RTI, HMRC, Auto Enrolment, Pension Administration, Weekly Payroll, Monthly Payroll, Payroll Jobs, CIPP, AAT, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
Apply now for a confidential discussion
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills