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Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll
Romford Full-time GBP 27,000 – 32,000
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This client is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions, committed to delivering advanced and effective security systems for their clients. The team prides itself on professionalism, integrity, and service excellence, making them a rewarding place to develop your career.

They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join their HR and Finance team. This role is essential for ensuring their payroll function operates smoothly and accurately each month, and it will involve end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and management of expenses and benefits. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to payroll and be skilled in both technical payroll functions and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle the full-cycle payroll process for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.

  • Process statutory requirements such as PAYE, National Insurance, and Student Loan deductions.

  • Administer and process employee benefits and annual P11D returns, ensuring accurate reporting of expenses and benefits in kind.

  • Manage company pension contributions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations and liaising with the pension provider as needed.

  • Oversee the administration of company vehicles, including tracking usage, expenses, and mileage, and ensuring compliance with company policy. Process and verify employee expenses, handling reimbursements and ensuring adherence to expense policies.

  • Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR requirements, ensuring data accuracy and security.

  • Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes to ensure full compliance with UK payroll laws and reporting standards.

  • Work closely with HR and Finance departments to provide accurate payroll information and resolve any payroll-related issues for employees.

Key Skills and Requirements:
  • Minimum of 1 year of payroll administration experience, ideally within a similar role.

  • Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments, benefits, and pension requirements.

  • Experience using payroll software and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring correct payroll calculations and compliance.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to employees and work collaboratively with other teams.

  • Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions proactively.

If you are a meticulous payroll professional with experience in full-cycle payroll management and a desire to make an impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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