Payroll Administrator

£35,000-£38,000 + benefits London | Highly flexible working Full-time | Fixed term to permanent I'm working with a growing accountancy firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a varied portfolio of clients. This is a strong opportunity for someone with solid UK payroll experience from practice who enjoys taking ownership of client payrolls, managing deadlines and working directly with clients. The role is attached to the firm's London office, with a flexible approach to working patterns. Initially, there would likely be some office time to get embedded with the team and clients, but once settled, the role can become very remote-friendly, with many weeks potentially requiring only limited office attendance. The Role As Payroll Administrator, you will process end-to-end monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery. Responsibilities will include: Processing end-to-end monthly payrolls for multiple clients

Managing starters, leavers and employment detail changes

Preparing and submitting RTI returns, including FPS and EPS

Dealing with HMRC payroll correspondence

Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SAP

Supporting pension auto-enrolment administration

Assisting with payroll queries from clients

Ensuring payrolls are accurate, confidential and delivered to deadline

Using Sage payroll software

What They're Looking For The firm is keen to speak with experienced payroll professionals who are organised, accurate and comfortable working in a client-facing role. You will ideally have: At least 4 years' hands-on UK payroll experience

Payroll experience gained within an accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI and HMRC requirements

Experience using Sage payroll software

Good understanding of statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment

Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality

Strong communication skills

The ability to manage multiple deadlines across a client portfolio

Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to join a professional and flexible accountancy firm in a hands-on payroll role with genuine client contact and ownership. The package includes: £35,000-£38,000 + benefits

Highly flexible working once settled

London office base

Varied client payroll portfolio

Full-time, fixed term to permanent role

ASAP start available

Strong autonomy and client contact

This would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator or Senior Payroll Administrator from a bureau or accountancy practice background who wants a flexible, client-facing role with a strong level of ownership. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.