Payroll Administrator

Xeinadin Group Limited; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the full payroll process and ensure accuracy. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll administration and strong numerical skills. The role includes collaboration with clients and maintaining compliance with legislation, all within a hybrid working model. Benefits include a pension scheme, annual leave, and enhanced family leave policies.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Flexible Benefits platform with various insurances

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration, preferably within a practice environment.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish.
• Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system.
• Stay up-to-date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll.
• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

Computer literacy

Numerical skills

Client relationship management

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Join us as a Payroll Administrator where you will play a crucial role in our payroll team, responsible for processing end‑to‑end payrolls and ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every step.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including RTI filing, pension uploads, and generating reports for payments and third‑party entities.
• Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input.
• Stay up‑to‑date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, ensuring adherence and compliance at all times.
• Prepare month‑end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.

Key Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration, preferably within a practice environment, however we’re open to candidates from various industries.
• Strong computer literacy and numerical skills, with experience using payroll software – familiarity with BrightPay is a plus.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment, coupled with the ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.

Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:
  • PMI single or family
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Cash plan
  • Cycle to work
  • Eye care
  • Dental
• *subject to exceptions and business needs