Payroll Implementation Executive

Payroll Implementation Executive / Admin Support Associate

Location: Nottingham City Centre
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)

Are you an organised, detail-oriented payroll professional looking to broaden your experience in a hybrid role that combines payroll delivery with essential administrative support?

We are seeking a Payroll Implementation Executive / Admin Support Associate to join our growing team. In this varied and client-facing position, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of payroll clients while providing critical admin support across a range of operational finance tasks.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Payroll Implementation Executive, you will:

Take full responsibility for the payroll function of a portfolio of clients, acting as an extension of their internal team.
Liaise directly with clients to understand their payroll needs and provide clear, practical advice.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
Update and maintain employee records, including starters, leavers, and pay changes.
Calculate and apply statutory payments (e.g. SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions (e.g. PAYE, NI, pensions).
Manage and submit RTI submissions in line with HMRC deadlines.
Oversee pension auto-enrolment duties and upload contributions to relevant providers.

As an Admin Support Associate, your responsibilities will include:

Managing shared “accounts@” inboxes for several clients with diligence and professionalism.
Raising and issuing sales invoices across a number of client accounts on a daily and weekly basis.
Supporting the wider operational finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Conscientious, organised and able to meet tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail with pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Confident and personable with excellent communication skills.
Solid understanding of payroll processes, including statutory deductions and pensions.
Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, RTI, NMW, and other compliance areas.
Comfortable working with payroll systems and related apps (e.g. BrightPay, Modulr).
Proficient in numeracy, literacy, and general IT.

Desirable:

Working towards (or holding) a CIPP or similar payroll qualification.
At least 1 year’s experience in a payroll function, preferably in a bureau or practice setting.
Experience managing payrolls for multiple companies.
Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Hybrid Working: Flexibility to split your time between our Nottingham City Centre office and remote working.
Training Support: Fully-funded training and qualifications to support your career development.
Annual Leave: Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days per annum (including bank holidays).
Perks & Culture: Subsidised City Centre parking, regular social events, paid trips to industry events, and full office closure over the Christmas period.

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