?? Location: Watford
?? Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
?? Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Watford is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and friendly firm, supporting a diverse client base with payroll services.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee and process weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage end-to-end payroll duties, including:
? Processing starters and leavers
? Maintaining employee records and personal data
? Calculating statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity pay)
? Handling termination payments and payments after leaving - Arrange BACs payroll payments, including salaries, tax liabilities, and third-party deductions.
- Generate, file, and maintain payroll reports electronically.
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, keeping up to date with statutory changes.
- Work within agreed processing timelines to meet client deadlines.
- Respond to payroll queries and assist with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks.
? Experience: At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or a high-volume payroll department.
? Software Knowledge: Familiarity with payroll systems (experience with Star Payroll is advantageous).
? Excel Skills: Comfortable using Excel for payroll calculations and reporting.
? Client-Focused: Strong customer service skills with a proactive approach to client queries.
? Attention to Detail: High accuracy and excellent organisational skills.
? Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
? Team Player: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
? Annual Christmas Bonus (equivalent to one week’s salary)
? Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme – Employer 5% | Employee 3% (auto-enrolment, subject to eligibility)
? Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months – taxable benefit)
? Death in Service Cover (4x salary)
? Group Income Protection Scheme (after 3 months)
? Annual Leave:25 days per year (pro-rata) – 3 days typically taken over Christmas/New Year
?? Full-time: Monday – Friday, standard office hours
? Must have Right to Work in the UK
If you're a payroll professional looking for a new challenge in a supportive and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you!