Payroll Administrator 2pm Friday Finish

VANRATH are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading specialist accountancy firm to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected practice with a strong reputation in the medical sector, offering a supportive team environment and clear scope to broaden your experience across payroll, bookkeeping and accounts.

The Role

You will play a key role within the firm's payroll bureau, supporting a varied client portfolio and ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time. This position offers strong exposure to client-facing work, alongside the opportunity to develop wider practice experience over time.

What You Will Do

• Administer payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Prepare and submit all employer reports in line with statutory requirements
• Support the Payroll Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the payroll bureau
• Assist with additional client reporting requirements
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all work
• Liaise with both internal teams and external clients to resolve queries
• Support other areas of the firm where required, including ad hoc assignments
• Gain exposure to bookkeeping and accounts work as your experience develops

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary package
• 36.5-hour working week
• Early finish at 14:00 every Friday
• 22 days annual leave plus 11 statutory holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in practice or a payroll bureau environment
• Experience of HSC payroll (desirable)
• Working knowledge of payroll software
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively