Payroll Administrator

Date Posted: 31st March 2026

Payroll Administrator

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Permanent , 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Depending on Experience
Closing Date: 31st May 2026

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Payroll Administrator!

As a Payroll Administrator you will support our clients in the delivery of a successful and smooth payroll process including pension processing and HMRC RTI submission, assisting with year-end processes and various other payroll duties. You will also provide administrative support to the team, maintaining accurate records and support with client and colleague queries.

Role & Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly, monthly, and bi-weekly payroll using dedicated software
• Understand and be able to calculate and deduct income tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• HMRC RTI submissions
• Pension processing and auto-enrolments
• Inputting payroll data into various systems
• Liaise with HMRC
• Answer queries from colleagues and clients, in a professional manner
• CIS submissions
• General administration tasks such as, filing, data entry, assisting in communications and paperwork.
• Maintaining accurate records, ensuring client records are kept up to date
• Auditing entered payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Reporting
• Carry out year-end processes.
• Immediately report problems that may impact on the organisation or our clients to the Payroll Manager
• Daily completion of your timesheet

Required Experience

• CIPP or 2 years’ experience in payroll
• Knowledge of payroll software, such as SAGE 50
• Ability to show initiative and work within a team
• Ability to manage deadline and prioritise work effectively
• Ability to build good client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations

Desired Skills

• Bureau experience is preferred but not essential.
• Accounts production software such as CCH desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 1 extra holiday day for Christmas
• An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year (up to 25 days)
• Flexible hours scheme around core hours of 9.30 – 4.00
• Medicash cash plan
• Online discount shopping portal
• Access to a 24 hour employee helpline
• Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
• Fully funded training qualifications
• Training bonuses for students
• Parking permit salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonus of up to £1500
• Dress down Friday
• Wellbeing team

Company Culture:

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture emphasises continuous learning, professional development, and work-life balance. We encourage collaboration and innovation, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard. Our team enjoys a friendly atmosphere with social events and a commitment to employee well-being.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a new challenge, please click the apply now button on the right.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.