Location: Watford
💰 Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
📅 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Firm:
A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Watford is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and friendly firm, supporting a diverse client base with payroll services.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and process weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Manage end-to-end payroll duties, including:
✔ Processing starters and leavers
✔ Maintaining employee records and personal data
✔ Calculating statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity pay)
✔ Handling termination payments and payments after leaving
Arrange BACs payroll payments, including salaries, tax liabilities, and third-party deductions.
Generate, file, and maintain payroll reports electronically.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, keeping up to date with statutory changes.
Work within agreed processing timelines to meet client deadlines.
Respond to payroll queries and assist with ad-hoc payroll-related tasks.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience: At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or a high-volume payroll department.
✔ Software Knowledge: Familiarity with payroll systems (experience with Star Payroll is advantageous).
✔ Excel Skills: Comfortable using Excel for payroll calculations and reporting.
✔ Client-Focused: Strong customer service skills with a proactive approach to client queries.
✔ Attention to Detail: High accuracy and excellent organisational skills.
✔ Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
✔ Team Player: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Benefits & Perks:
✨ Annual Christmas Bonus (equivalent to one week’s salary)
✨ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme – Employer 5% | Employee 3% (auto-enrolment, subject to eligibility)
✨ Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months – taxable benefit)
✨ Death in Service Cover (4x salary)
✨ Group Income Protection Scheme (after 3 months)
✨ Annual Leave: 25 days per year (pro-rata) – 3 days typically taken over Christmas/New Year
Working Hours & Requirements:
🕒 Full-time: Monday – Friday, standard office hours
✅ Must have Right to Work in the UK
If you're a payroll professional looking for a new challenge in a supportive and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you