Payroll Administrator – £31,500

We have an opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Administrator based at our Support Office in Bromley, Kent. Excelcare are a privately owned care provider with 30 care homes, a homecare division, a supported housing business and a number of smaller operating companies. We pay up to 3,000 employees monthly.

As Payroll Administrator you would be reporting to the Head of Payroll, working with an experienced and well-established team to provide and maintain an efficient and accurate day-to-day payroll support function. It as an exciting time of change moving towards digitalising our systems and processes so you would be part of that journey too.

About the role of Payroll Administrator:

• Manage and process monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including tax and National Insurance contributions, pensions, statutory payments and the submission of PAYE and Real Time Information filings.
• Record and maintain precise payroll records. Calculating and process payments, deductions, pensions, and benefits, ensuring they are accurately reflected on employees' payslips.
• Processing timesheets, entering the data and deal with payroll queries efficiently and accurately.
• Escalate payroll queries
• Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll is processed in alignment with new starter information and company procedures.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines.
• Assist with audits and year-end processes, including P11Ds, bonus payments and annual salary reviews.

About you:

• A professional, proactive approach with a strong focus on customer service and team collaboration.
• Willingness to embrace change as we move toward digitalisation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in managing payroll systems; experience with Flexi Pay is desirable.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly numerate.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) for liaising with employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven experience in payroll administration ideally within a UK-based organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll and benefits legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension schemes, and taxation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Contributory pension
• Annual pay rise
• Discretionary annual bonus
• This is a busy role with a great opportunity to learn more and develop knowledge and skillset.

*T’s and C’s apply

If you are interested to find out more, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.