Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | LE1 3RW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Paul Mitchell Associates |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000013277-49396 |
Summary
Payroll Administrator
Leicester | £26,000 – £32,000 | Full-Time | Permanent
Looking to take your payroll career to the next level in a thriving accountancy practice? If you're experienced with Sage and love working with numbers and people alike, this could be your perfect next move.
YOUR ROLE:
As Payroll Administrator, you'll play a key role in delivering a reliable and accurate payroll service to a wide variety of clients. Your day-to-day will include:
• Processing payrolls (weekly, monthly, fortnightly, annually) using Sage and Xero.
• Checking PAYE, NI, and pension deductions for accuracy.
• Submitting RTI returns and ensuring full compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.
• Preparing wages journals, client reports, and handling pension submissions.
• Advising clients on liabilities and occasionally making payments on their behalf.
• Registering PAYE and pension schemes.
• Responding to client queries by phone and email with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset.
• Building relationships with clients and occasionally working onsite.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Work in a vibrant, fast-paced practice with a diverse client base.
Enjoy clear progression opportunities and training to support your personal development.
ï¸ Generous Holiday Entitlement – and the option to buy more!
Join a friendly, collaborative team that values attention to detail, initiative, and great client service.
PLUS… Excellent Additional Benefits
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
✅ At least 2 years’ experience in a payroll role within an accountancy practice.
✅ Strong working knowledge of Sage payroll (essential) and Xero (desirable).
✅ Confident in PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment and payroll legislation.
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills.
✅ A proactive, professional attitude and the ability to meet deadlines with ease.
Ready to join a firm where your payroll expertise really matters?
Apply now and let’s get started!