Payroll Administrator

Location: Blackburn, Bolton, Bury or Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Payroll Advisor Bureau Experience Required

An established and growing accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join its expanding payroll team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with bureau experience who enjoys building client relationships, managing multiple payrolls, and delivering a high-quality service. The role offers genuine opportunities for career development within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of payroll clients, managing the end-to-end payroll process while ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payrolls from start to finish for a varied client portfolio.
• Managing RTI submissions, pensions administration and payroll reporting.
• Preparing and submitting FPS, EPS, CIS returns and statutory payment reclaims.
• Handling payroll-related enquiries from clients and third parties.
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers on behalf of clients.
• Setting up new PAYE schemes and onboarding new payroll clients.
• Supporting pension scheme implementation and administration.
• Producing and submitting P11Ds and managing Benefits in Kind reporting.
• Performing statutory calculations, including maternity, paternity, sick pay and other payroll adjustments.
• Monitoring payroll deadlines and ensuring all compliance obligations are met.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and client experience.
• Supporting wider projects and administration activities when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payrolls independently from start to finish.
• Knowledge of RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and PAYE procedures.
• Experience with P11Ds and Benefits in Kind reporting.
• Good working knowledge of payroll software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working following probation.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing professional services business.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now

If you're currently working as a Payroll Advisor, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Specialist and are looking for a new challenge within a growing accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.