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Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 p.a.
Hours: Full time
Location: Colchester / Ipswich
Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is thrilled to offer an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Colchester. We are seeking a skilled professional to join the payroll team, managing multiple client payrolls with accuracy and efficiency. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will ensure seamless payroll delivery and exceptional client service. If you have extensive experience in payroll—whether in a bureau, outsourced, or in-house setting and you are ready to hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Health plan and Life Assurance
- 36 days holiday
- Flexible / hybrid working
- Commitment to training and development
- Free on-site parking
- Competitive salary
Main areas of responsibility:
- Assisting the Payroll Manager with the preparation of the weekly and monthly payroll runs
- Gathering client information in multiple formats
- Assist online client banking
- Processing updates such as tax codes, bonuses and pay rates, ensuring all changes are made by the agreed deadlines
- Preparing and loading BACS payments
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio
- Managing inquiries from clients, their employees and relevant authorities
- Overseeing the administration of pension auto-enrolment
- Calculating statutory payments, including holiday pay, SMP, SSP and SPP
- Handling the onboarding of new starters and processing leavers
- Completing end of month and year end submissions
- Producing and distributing P45s and P60s
- Generating and submitting all required reports, including HMRC filings
- Issuing employee pay slips and providing detailed payroll summaries to clients
Required Skills & Desired Experience:
- Experience using payroll software
- Knowledge on Employment Hero would be ideal
- Familiar with current legislation
- Able to work to and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
If you have the skills and experience we're looking for and would like to learn more, we encourage you to apply today for the opportunity to take the next step in your career!
