Payroll Administrator

QTS Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage payroll processing and assist in employee support. Responsibilities include preparing payroll spreadsheets, handling timesheets, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and multitasking abilities, and must possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and health assistance schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discount scheme

25 holidays plus bank holidays

Dog Friendly Office

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive due to office location.
• Competent in all Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain payroll spreadsheets.
• Maintain the MIRACLE PAYROLL system.
• Prepare timesheets for processing.
• Maintain the payroll inbox daily.
• Collect information for correct wage payments.
• Communicate with management and employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Job description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational and multitasking abilities, knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent communication (written/verbal), and integrity and confidentiality.
• Good Excel skills to prepare and maintain payroll spreadsheets.
• Maintenance of the MIRACLE PAYROLL system, information and changes to ensure accurate and current information is recorded.
• Preparation of timesheets for processing.
• Maintain the payroll inbox daily, forwarding all relevant queries to line managers.
• Collection of information to payroll personnel to ensure correct wage payments and employee details are processed.
• Communication with company management and employees, both verbally and by e‑mail, in relation to employee information.
• Always maintain employee and management confidence in relation to employee information as per the company confidentiality policy.
• Assist with any other duties and processing as required for the smooth and efficient operation of both the HR and payroll departments.

Must be willing to undertake in house training in the following

• Payroll Processing: Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments (i.e. NI, pensions etc).
• Deductions & Taxes: Apply correct deductions for taxes, pensions, and other benefits.
• Payslips & Payments: Issue payslips and manage direct deposits or other payment methods.
• Compliance: Stay updated on payroll laws, tax regulations, and ensure adherence to employment law.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records and prepare reports.
• Employee Support: Resolve payroll‑related queries from staff and assist with timesheets and payslips.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR and finance departments for data accuracy and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to drive due to location of our offices.
• Competent in current IT systems including all Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines as instructed.
• Adhere to all company policies and processes as detailed within your Contract of Employment and Company Handbook.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Excellent training and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee health assistance scheme
• 25 holidays per year plus bank holidays
• Volunteer Days
• Dog Friendly Office

QTS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.