Payroll Administrator - Cardiff

Payroll Administrator
Full time, Permanent
Hybrid
Cardiff 
Salary-   Competitive

Autograph Recruitment are working with a well established practice who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their growing team. Our client believe it is their people who help drive the business forward, and they offer future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. 

You will play a crucial role in the payroll team, responsible for processing end-to-end payrolls and ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every step. This role requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, confident communication skills and ability to multitask

Key Responsibilities

•  Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Manage the entire payroll process from start to finish, including RTI filing, pension uploads, and generating reports for payments and third-party entities.
• Maintain meticulous records and a robust document control system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a full audit trail of input.
• Stay up-to-date with company policies and tax legislation impacting payroll, ensuring adherence and compliance at all times.
• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.

Key Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration, preferably within a practice environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Excellent attention to detail, but the ability to work efficiently to complete tasks within a time efficient manner

Additional Requirements

•  Basic knowledge of HMRC legislation and Pension Auto Enrolment, coupled with the ability to work effectively with multiple clients and prioritise workload.
• Strong computer literacy and numerical skills, with experience using payroll software – familiarity with BrightPay would be desirable, although training will be given.
• Willingness to complete CIPP qualification if required.

Benefits 
Pension: Employer contribution of 3% going up to 3.5 % from January 2024 with an employee contribution of 5%

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority as of January 2024
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum from January 2024
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary from January 2024
• Additional inssurances for senior levels from January 2024
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Benefits Platform: 
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• Salary Sacrifice
*subject to exceptions and business needs
 

Next steps:

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Samantha on [phone removed] or [email removed]

We look forward to hearing from you