Payroll Administrator

CareTech PLC; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Uxbridge is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll Team with high-volume payroll processing. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in payroll, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience within a busy payroll function.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and deadlines.
• Detail-focused with proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Team to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE & NI.
• Process high-volume, end-to-end payroll accurately.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Good Excel skills

Experience in payroll

Tools

iTrent

Job description

CareTech – Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000
Contract: Full Time
Role type: Permanent
Working hours per week: 37.5
Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026

CareTech Community Services, established in 1993, operates 250 services across the UK, growing continually with new developments and services. We support people to live as independently as possible, both in their own homes and in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents and rely on caring, dedicated professionals to deliver first‑class service.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech is proud to announce that we are a Disability Confident Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Team to ensure all deadlines are met
• Act as a main contact for complex payroll enquiries
• Process high‑volume, end‑to‑end payroll accurately
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE & NI
• Provide first‑line support for payroll queries
• Liaise with HMRC when required
• Process starters, leavers and monthly timesheets
• Complete manual calculations and calculate back pay
• Ensure accurate information is recorded for HR and Finance
• Liaise with managers and pension providers to ensure correct data

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years’ experience within a busy payroll function
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high‑volume workloads
• Good Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Desirable: Experience with iTrent

If you’re proactive, detail‑focused and ready to take the next step in your payroll career, apply now and join our dedicated team!