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Senior Payroll Administrator
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Hours: Monday to Friday
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join an impressive payroll team. This role requires full ownership of end-to-end UK payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls via BACS
- Manage starters, leavers, tax codes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
- Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, and resolve queries
- Submit RTI/EPS to HMRC and support month-end and year-end processes
- Maintain accurate payroll records and support business changes
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ end-to-end UK payroll experience (essential)
- Strong knowledge of PAYE, NIC, and HMRC requirements
- Experience with payroll systems (SAP advantageous) and Excel
- Proven ability to run payroll independently, including validation and controls
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented, organised and deadline-driven
- Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Fully funded study support including CIPP
- Free parking
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible hybrid working
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Auto enrolment pension
If you have solid end-to-end payroll experience and are looking for a senior role with ownership, apply now.
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