Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE
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 changesRequirements

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 controlsPersonal Attributes

Detail-oriented, organised and deadline-driven
Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skillsBenefits

Fully funded study support including CIPP
Free parking
Flexible working hours
Flexible hybrid working
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Auto enrolment pensionIf you have solid end-to-end payroll experience and are looking for a senior role with ownership, apply now.

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