Payroll Implementation Executive

Payroll Implementation Executive / Admin Support Associate

Location: Nottingham City Centre
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)

Are you an organised, detail-oriented payroll professional looking to broaden your experience in a hybrid role that combines payroll delivery with essential administrative support?

We are seeking a Payroll Implementation Executive / Admin Support Associate to join our growing team. In this varied and client-facing position, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of payroll clients while providing critical admin support across a range of operational finance tasks.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Payroll Implementation Executive, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the payroll function of a portfolio of clients, acting as an extension of their internal team.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their payroll needs and provide clear, practical advice.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
• Update and maintain employee records, including starters, leavers, and pay changes.
• Calculate and apply statutory payments (e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions (e.g. PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Manage and submit RTI submissions in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Oversee pension auto-enrolment duties and upload contributions to relevant providers.

As an Admin Support Associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing shared “accounts@” inboxes for several clients with diligence and professionalism.
• Raising and issuing sales invoices across a number of client accounts on a daily and weekly basis.
• Supporting the wider operational finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Conscientious, organised and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Confident and personable with excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, including statutory deductions and pensions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, RTI, NMW, and other compliance areas.
• Comfortable working with payroll systems and related apps (e.g. BrightPay, Modulr).
• Proficient in numeracy, literacy, and general IT.

Desirable:

• Working towards (or holding) a CIPP or similar payroll qualification.
• At least 1 year’s experience in a payroll function, preferably in a bureau or practice setting.
• Experience managing payrolls for multiple companies.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to split your time between our Nottingham City Centre office and remote working.
• Training Support: Fully-funded training and qualifications to support your career development.
• Annual Leave: Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days per annum (including bank holidays).
• Perks & Culture: Subsidised City Centre parking, regular social events, paid trips to industry events, and full office closure over the Christmas period.

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