Payroll Administrator

Location: King’s Heath (Office-based)
Salary: Starting at £35,000 DOE + discretionary bonus
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic and fast-paced business. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while supporting wider finance operations in a busy, project-driven environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare and process payroll data for circa 70 PAYE employees, ensuring accuracy prior to submission to external accountants.
• Collate and verify employee working hours, ensuring correct input into payroll systems and job sheets.
• Manage payroll-related compliance, including tax codes, statutory deductions, and submissions.
• Handle attachment of earnings orders (AEOs) and ensure all deductions are applied correctly.
• Process employee expenses, including fuel claims and project-related costs, ensuring accurate reimbursement.
• Support pension contributions, PAYE, and other payroll-related reporting requirements.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure payroll aligns with live project activity.
• Assist in reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain accurate payroll records using Sage, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
• Support the preparation of information for VAT returns where payroll impacts financial reporting.
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to the finance team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Payroll Administrator or similar payroll-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll processes, legislation, and compliance.
• Experience using Sage Payroll (essential).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in processing payroll data.
• Ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Discreet and professional approach when handling confidential information.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Benefits:

• Varied and fast-paced role within a supportive team
• Health & dental coverage
• Discretionary bonus

Working Hours & Flexibility:

• Monday to Friday, primarily office-based
• Occasional weekend work on a rota basis to support business needs