Payroll Administrator - Reed : Job Details

Reed Accountancy are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator on a full-time, 15-month fixed-term contract. The contract will be covering Maternity Leave, to start ASAP.Paying a salary of up to £30,000 per annum, plus an annual bonus. The client offers a lucrative benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working – up to x3 days from home following initial period
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Competitive Company Pension (8% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 4x Salary life assurance
• Free, 24 hour access to the clients on-site gym, including fitness classes
• Free, 24 hour access to the clients on-site medical team, offering health checks, flu vaccinations, mental wellbeing support, physio & chiropody
• Social clubs, paid volunteering
• On-site canteen

Based in the outskirts of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, you must have access to your own vehicle and a full driving license.This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading company in their field, who are only looking to expand so it’ a great time to be joining the team! As part of their payroll team, you will work closely with the HR and Finance departments, providing payroll support primarily to the business, as well as supporting other business units within the group. You will be responsible for monthly payroll preparation and processing, ensuring accurate and timely submission of payroll data.

Key responsibilities will be: 

• Manage new starters and leavers, producing necessary documents (e.g., P45).
• Calculate pay, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and allowances.
• Adjust SMP, SSP, pay rates, and other miscellaneous items manually.
• Generate monthly payroll reports for finance.
• Handle pension enrolment.
• Ensure compliance with UK wage laws and best practices.
• Prepare and file required reports (e.g., P11D, P60).
• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Process invoices in SAP.
• Coordinate payroll issues with HR and Finance.
• Support annual audits and financial reporting.
• Perform general office administration to ensure smooth operations

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a payroll department, with working knowledge of payroll processes, tax laws, and regulations. Excellent numerical and analytical skills are essential for the role, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.