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Payroll Administrator

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Recruiter
Reed
Location
Yeovil
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
30 September 2026
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Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Office-based during training, with hybrid working available thereafter

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice where flexibility, professional development and work-life balance are genuinely valued?

Due to continued growth, a well-established accountancy practice in Yeovil is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join its busy payroll department. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service to a diverse client portfolio while enjoying excellent support and development opportunities.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys building client relationships, working as part of a team and managing a varied workload in a fast-paced practice environment.

The Role

As Payroll Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

Processing end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients
Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls
Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment duties
Submitting RTI information to HMRC
Handling payroll queries from clients and employees
Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
Supporting colleagues within the payroll team during busy periods

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or in-house payroll environment
Knowledge of current payroll legislation and processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
The ability to work effectively to deadlines
Strong communication and customer service skills
Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll benefit from a supportive and flexible working environment along with an excellent benefits package, including:

Hybrid working following a successful training and onboarding period
Flexible working arrangements that can be tailored around personal commitments, including school runs and other family responsibilities
Full-time or part-time hours available (minimum 30 hours per week)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work scheme
Study support towards professional payroll qualifications, including the Level 3 CIPP qualification
Regular staff socials and team events
Friendly and collaborative team environment

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You'll become part of a small team where your contribution is recognised, whilst benefiting from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and support towards professional payroll qualifications.

If you're looking for a role where you can continue developing your payroll career within a welcoming practice environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online ASAP, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.

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