Payroll Administrator

Employer: Reed

Location: Dunstable, South East England, GB

Salary: GBP 15.0 - 20.0

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Reed are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy and established Accountancy Practice on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who can hit the ground running and support the payroll team during a busy period. This is an office based role, 3 to 4 days a week and the temp duration is from 3-6 months. Key Responsibilities Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients. Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, statutory payments and deductions. Processing starters, leavers and changes to employee records. Managing SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments. Submitting RTI reports to HMRC. Processing pension contributions and auto-enrolment requirements. Handling payroll queries from clients and employees. Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with current legislation. Assisting with payroll reconciliations and year-end payroll processes where required. Requirements Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or bureau environment. Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations. Experience using payroll software such as Sage Payroll, BrightPay, Iris Payroll, Moneysoft or similar. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and client-facing skills. Ability to manage multiple payrolls and work to strict deadlines. Available to start at short notice. If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator available immediately or at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

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