Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice for an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join their growing payroll team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive business that continues to expand through organic growth and acquisition. The company offers a flexible approach to working hours, a collaborative team environment and genuine opportunities for your role to grow as the business continues to develop.

If you’re an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a part-time position that offers flexibility, stability and a great team culture, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Payroll Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day processing of multiple client payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with current payroll legislation.

The business is looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering an exceptional service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls of up to 80 employees per payroll.
• Processing new starters, leavers, statutory payments, sickness, time sheets and payroll amendments.
• Carrying out National Minimum Wage checks.
• Assisting with the onboarding of new payroll clients.
• Responding to payroll queries via telephone, email and in person.
• Completing monthly pension uploads and reconciling pension contributions.
• Ensuring compliance with Pension Regulator requirements.
• Maintaining GDPR compliance and payroll accuracy.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with the smooth running of the payroll function.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of PAYE, pensions and GDPR legislation.
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and customer-focused approach.

Desirable experience

• Payroll bureau or accountancy practice experience.
• Alternatively, experience within an in-house payroll team.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation relating to holiday pay, statutory payments and working time regulations.
• Experience processing director payrolls would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Hours

This role is offered on a part-time basis (15-22.5 hours per week).

The successful candidate must be available to work on Tuesdays, with flexibility around how the remaining hours are worked. The client is happy to consider shorter working days (for example, 6-hour days) or alternative working patterns to suit both the successful candidate and the needs of the business.

As the payroll department continues to grow, there is potential for additional hours in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), including office closure over Christmas and New Year.
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday.
• Extra annual leave with length of service (up to 30 days).
• Smart business casual dress code.
• Dress Down Fridays.
• Regular team social events.
• Private Medical Insurance after qualifying service.
• Employee referral and business development bonus scheme.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding business.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for genuine flexibility while continuing to build a career in payroll. Whether you’re currently working within an accountancy practice or an in-house payroll team, this role offers the chance to join a growing business where your contribution will be valued and where there is real scope for your hours and responsibilities to develop over time.

If you’re looking for a flexible part-time payroll opportunity with an employer that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Adele Carr Recruitment for a confidential discussion.