via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Payroll Administrator

Payroll Elite Ltd
Saffron Walden Full-time GBP 30,000 – 30,000
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Company Secretary Administrator to join this professional team in a hybrid Payroll/Company Secretary role. Working alongside both the Payroll and Practice Managers, you will need to be able to multi-task and prioritise appropriately all the while maintaining their excellent customer service skills. Candidates should have payroll processing experience, and full training is available for Company Secretarial.

We would also consider a payroll only position, if there was a candidate wishing to do only 15-20 hours per week.

THE ROLE:

Payroll Administrator responsibilities which include general payroll duties but not limited to:

  • Preparing weekly, four weekly, monthly and annual payrolls

  • Providing support for our clients’ auto-enrolment and re-enrolment obligations

  • Supporting our clients with statutory payments, holiday accrual calculations, AEOs and general payroll related enquiries

  • Maintaining employees’ personal records and implementing tax code changes

  • Maintaining oversight of our clients’ PAYE accounts.

Company Secretarial responsibilities will include but is not limited to:
  • Preparing and filing confirmation statements and statutory filings

  • Preparing and filing share transactions

  • Company incorporations and strike offs

  • Preparing and filing satisfaction of charges

The ideal candidate will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines and be able to prioritise work accordingly. Candidates must be flexible with a collaborative approach, willing to provide support to other departments in the business if required. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Experience with IRIS and Xero payroll software is desirable but not essential.

For the right candidate we are offering:

  • 25 - 37.5 hours per week

  • A choice of working a 4 or 5 day week

  • Competitive salary and benefits package to match experience

Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 years payroll processing is required

  • PAYE

  • SSP & SMP

  • Auto-enrolment

  • Experience with IRIS and Xero payroll software is desirable but not essential.

Skills and attributes of the ideal candidate:
  • Personable and professional with excellent customer service skills

  • Positive, problem-solving attitude

  • Outgoing personality with great communication skills

  • Reliable and well organised

Benefits:
  • Additional leave

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

Education:
  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
  • In person

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