JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
Senior Payroll Administrator
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Job Title: Payroll Senior
Salary: £28,000–£34,000
Location: Office-based
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
The Role
You'll manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client base, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, on time and in line with current legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be part of a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
- Manage auto-enrolment pensions and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Calculate and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
- Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC.
- Complete year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11Ds.
- Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees.
- Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where required.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and stay up to date with payroll legislation.
- Support the wider payroll team with general administrative duties.
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About You
- Previous end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience using payroll software (BrightPay experience is advantageous).
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Able to manage multiple payrolls and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £28,000–£34,000 depending on experience.
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Company pension.
- Private medical and dental insurance.
- Death in service benefit.
- Buy/sell holiday scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Referral programme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Regular company events.
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Please contact alexandra@jgarecruitment.com or apply to this advert.
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 are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business 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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