Payroll Administrator

?? 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.

• 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!