Payroll Executive
hace 17 días
Cardiff
Payroll Administrator – Cardiff, South Wales Location: Cardiff, South Wales Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Payroll Administrator Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Payroll Services Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) About the Role We’re representing a leading Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong national presence and an award-winning payroll division. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their Payroll Services team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to further their career within a busy bureau environment. You'll manage a portfolio of client payrolls, provide exceptional client service, and work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team while benefiting from ongoing professional development and flexible working. Key Responsibilities • Process end-to-end payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed deadlines., • Administer auto-enrolment pension schemes and ensure compliance with current legislation., • Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory entitlements., • Input, validate and reconcile payroll data, carrying out audit checks before processing., • Prepare year-end payroll reports and support all HMRC reporting requirements., • Update payroll and time and attendance systems with employee changes and payroll adjustments., • Respond promptly to payroll queries from clients, HMRC and third-party providers., • Perform peer reviews of payrolls to maintain high levels of accuracy and quality., • Maintain accurate payroll records and complete general payroll administration duties., • Keep up to date with UK payroll legislation and implement legislative changes where required., • Build strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted payroll contact. Ideal Candidate Profile • Minimum of 1 year's payroll administration experience, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice., • Experience processing end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients., • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and Auto Enrolment., • Experience processing statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits., • Ability to manually calculate payroll where required., • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel., • Proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively within a fast-paced environment. Why This Opportunity Stands Out • Competitive salary of £29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Birthday leave., • Paid professional subscriptions., • Ongoing learning and career development opportunities., • Company pension scheme., • Supportive and collaborative team environment., • Opportunity to work for a leading UK accountancy and payroll provider., • Excellent long-term career progression within a growing payroll division