Payroll Administrator

Stephenson Smart & Co; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team in Wisbech. The role involves processing payroll for multiple clients, addressing client inquiries regarding payroll legislation, and ensuring timely payroll execution. Ideal candidates will have previous payroll experience and strong IT skills, along with a commitment to delivering excellent service. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including life assurance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice for pension contributions

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Employee Benefits Scheme

Free car parking

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience using payroll software is essential.
• Proven commitment to delivering excellent service.
• A natural drive to uphold the business' integrity.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients about payroll-related topics.
• Process multiple client payrolls according to timelines.
• Address employee pay-related concerns.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work to deadlines

Previous payroll experience

Job description

Exciting opportunity! Due to our continued growth and relocation, we’re looking for an experienced and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our expanding team at our new premises in Wisbech.

Full Job Description

Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Ltd are a well-established firm of accountants, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire; with offices in King’s Lynn, Gorleston and Acle, Fakenham, Wisbech, March and Downham Market. We have more than 140 dedicated staff spread across the organisation.

Our teams include highly qualified individuals who provide a helpful, professional, honest and caring service to our clients, to help them navigate their business and personal finances.
The relationship that our teams have with their clients and communities is integral to the reputation and success of the firm. Enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic are major attributes that we look for when introducing someone new into our team. The principles of equality and diversity play an integral part in our recruitment and retention of our staff and in the promotion of talented individuals at Stephenson Smart.

Overview

Stephenson Smart offer an accurate, confidential and friendly payroll service. The department aims to provide a fast, reliable service to our clients providing a more strategic answer to their payroll needs. We proactively look to absorb the administrative and legal responsibility of payroll on behalf of our clients so they can concentrate on developing their business.

Joining our payroll team would provide candidates with a challenging but exciting opportunity. Ideal applicants would be confident in developing client relationships and be comfortable working to deadlines. You will be responsible for your own client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication with clients and respond to client questions relating to RTI, auto enrolment and HMRC legislative changes
• Review and verify source documents
• Process multiple client payrolls to a set timetable
• Reconcile employee payments/deductions
• Investigate and correcting payroll discrepancies and errors
• Update payroll records by recording changes including auto enrolment pension, loan payments and salary increases
• Process new employees, terminations, transfers and promotions
• Prepare and print payroll reports of earnings, hours worked, PAYE tax and National Insurance, auto enrolment pension and leave
• Address employee’s pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information
• Complete requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications
• Produce HMRC payments
• Assist with general office administration duties from time to time

Skills & Experience

• Strong IT skills with experience using
• A strong work ethic with commitment to delivering an excellent service
• A natural drive to ensure the value and integrity of the business is always upheld
• An ability to work to deadlines
• Previous payroll experience is essential

Package

• Competitive salary plus additional benefits subject to experience
• Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Sick Pay after qualifying period
• Employee Benefits Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free car parking
• Length of service recognition
• Company social events paid for or subsidised by the firm

Interviews will take place in January 2026