Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME19 4AE |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1004 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling.
Joining us on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week based at the Kings Hill office.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
Your day-to-day...
Full end to end pay cycle processing, including;
Adding starters, leavers, contractual and personal detail changes
Processing of statutory payments
Changes to pensions including opt in/out and employee requests
Processing of salary sacrifice arrangements ensuring NLW compliance
Processing of pay relating to hours worked, allowances, bonus’ and other amounts as requested by the business
Processing of deductions as required and in line with any applicable regulatory requirements
Monitor cycles for breaches in NLW
Review pay cycle information to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, errors or inefficiencies
Identify and report any over or underpayments to the Payroll Manager providing sufficient evidence
Ensure that all payrolls have the appropriate level of authorisation at local level
Process supplementary payments ensuring that back up documentation is present where required
Where manual payments are raised outside the pay cycle, these are then processed correctly in the subsequent run
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary up to £30,000 per year
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills
Competent with Microsoft office
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality and adaptability
Excellent communication skills
Information gathering and monitoring skills
Problem analysis and problem solving skills
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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