Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing payroll bureau team as a Payroll Administrator. This is a fantastic role for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The role is initially office-based during probation, with the potential for a hybrid working arrangement thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of payroll data accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to security, confidentiality, and internal process requirements.
• Calculate net pay and generate payroll outputs in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Submit all necessary RTI returns, including FPS, EPS, P45, and P46.
• Produce comprehensive month-end and year-end payroll reports.
• Act as a point of contact for HMRC, DWP, pension providers, and other external organizations.
• Manage and support auto-enrolment processes and maintain pension compliance.
• Handle HMRC downloads, including tax codes and student loan notices.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date payroll records.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of CIS requirements and associated deadlines.

About You

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience within a payroll bureau setting.
• Comfortable operating effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven role.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and maintain a high standard of accuracy.
• Demonstrate confident communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.
• Be organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities.
• Function effectively as a collaborative team member while also being able to work independently.

Your Development

• Benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities, covering both technical expertise and personal effectiveness skills.
• Participate in 6-monthly performance reviews, with optional monthly 1-to-1s, and have access to a mentor.
• Gain opportunities to engage in wider firm initiatives and contribute innovative ideas.
• Receive support towards completing the CIPP qualification, if desired.
• Benefit from clear pathways for career progression within the firm.

This role is ideal for an individual seeking to advance their payroll career in a supportive, forward-thinking organization that prioritizes quality, collaboration, and client service.

Additional Information

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We are dedicated to protecting and respecting your privacy. As a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business, we operate under the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. These statements, along with our privacy notices, outline how we process any personal data collected from or provided by you.