Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator | Milton Keynes (Hybrid) | £32,000 – £38,000 | Permanent, Full-time

An established, fast-growing accountancy and advisory practice in the Milton Keynes area is expanding its payroll function and is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the team.

The practice is growing quickly, and the payroll team is growing with it. That means a real chance to take on your own portfolio of clients, shape how you work, and build a long-term career with a firm that backs its people. You'll be trusted to run your own payrolls end to end, and you'll be the familiar, reliable voice clients turn to when they need an answer.

If you've got solid payroll experience from a practice environment and you take pride in getting it right, on time, every time, this is a role with genuine room to progress.

What you'll be doing
Owning a varied portfolio of clients and running their weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on deadlineWorking out pay, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP and other entitlements)Handling CIS returns, including CIS sufferedRunning workplace pension processes: auto-enrolment, submissions and re-declarationsPreparing Benefits in Kind and the related payroll reportingDealing directly with HMRC to resolve payroll queriesBeing the day-to-day contact for clients and colleagues, answering queries promptly and professionallyRaising payroll invoices and helping with credit control where neededStaying on top of payroll legislation so every client remains compliant
What you'll bring
Around 4 years' payroll experience within an accountancy practiceA confident grasp of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments, plus working knowledge of CISExperience juggling multiple payrolls and looking after client relationshipsMeticulous attention to detail and strong organisation and time managementClear, professional written and verbal communicationA positive, proactive, client-first approachA good understanding of GDPR and confidentialityBrightPay experience is preferable
What's on offer
Salary of £32,000 – £38,000 depending on experienceAnnual bonusHybrid working and flexitimeGenerous annual leave plus bank holidaysEnhanced employer pension contributionPrivate healthcare and death in service coverEmployee assistance programmeSupport with professional subscriptionsClear progression within a rapidly growing firm
To find out more, apply now or get in touch with David at EPS Recruitment for a confidential conversation.