Payroll Assistant

Payroll Administrator Location: Lincoln (Hybrid) Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a well established Accountancy Firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking firm. The Role Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied client portfolio. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients while helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the department. Based at our Lincoln office, with some remote working available, your responsibilities will include: Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls from start to finish Calculating PAYE, HMRC and pension deductions Processing client starters and leavers Managing and responding to client payroll queries Providing administrative support to the payroll function Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and on time Supporting audits and compliance requirements Completing P11D and payroll-related administration Processing payrolled benefits Carrying out PAYE and pension reconciliations Processing holiday pay requests and expenses Assisting with payroll projects and process improvements What We're Looking For: Essential Previous experience working within a payroll environment Experience dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP and auto-enrolment Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confidence working in a paperless environment Professional written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience using payroll software and HR systems, such as BrightPay Experience delivering outsourced payroll services across multiple clients and sectors CIPP Level 3 qualification or qualified by experience Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel What We Offer As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including: Flexitime  Hybrid working opportunities Free parking Free fruit when in the office Annual social events and team-building activities Community and charity initiatives Career development opportunities Dress-down days supporting our nominated charity Bike to Work scheme Private Medical Cover (following successful completion of probation) Private Health Insurance (following successful completion of probation) Death in Service benefit (following successful completion of probation)  If you are interested don't hesitate to apply!  To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply