Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional with bureau experience looking to join a supportive and close-knit team? This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a dynamic and reputable accountancy practice environment.

Our client – a well-established firm known for their friendly culture and client-focused service – is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives in a varied position managing multiple payrolls and enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls)

• Liaising with clients to collect, verify, and process payroll data

• Producing and reconciling payroll reports, payslips, and journals

• Handling PAYE reconciliations and preparing BACS files

• Administering auto-enrolment and pension submissions to providers and The Pensions Regulator

• Dealing with HMRC and client queries confidently and efficiently

• Uploading pension scheme returns and handling changes in member status

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in a payroll bureau or accountancy practice environment

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and the ability to manually calculate PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments

• Knowledge of SSP, statutory family leave, and salary sacrifice schemes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

• Highly organised, accurate, and able to work to deadlines in a busy setting

• A proactive, adaptable team player

Experience with payroll software is required – training will be provided on the firm’s system (currently PayCircle).

This is a deadline-focused role, so some flexibility during peak periods is expected.

• Competitive salary and benefits

• A welcoming, team-oriented work environment

• Career progression opportunities within a growing firm

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• A chance to work with a varied and interesting client base

If you’re ready for a new challenge in a thriving payroll department where your skills will be valued and developed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.