JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
Payroll Manager
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Payroll Administrator
12 Month FTC
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team, taking responsibility for a portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish.
This is a hands-on position where you’ll manage the day-to-day processing of multiple payrolls, work directly with clients and ensure everything is delivered accurately, compliantly and within agreed deadlines.
The role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing end-to-end payroll processing across a portfolio of clients
- Processing starters, leavers, P45s and other payroll amendments
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
- Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and deductions such as DEAs
- Processing tax codes, pension contributions and other statutory deductions
- Producing and checking payroll reports
- Ensuring third-party payments are completed accurately and on time
- Supporting year-end payroll processes
- Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies when required
- Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients and resolving payroll queries
- Providing supporting payroll documentation where required
- Maintaining a high level of accuracy, compliance and client service
- Supporting the wider payroll team during busy periods
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and ways of working
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What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have previous experience working within payroll and be comfortable managing deadlines in a busy environment.
You’ll also bring:
- Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and statutory requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence communicating directly with clients
- The ability to manage multiple payrolls and competing deadlines
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A discreet and professional approach when handling sensitive information
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities
- A positive, team-focused attitude
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JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
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