Junior Payroll Administrator

  • Fresh People
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • Jul 04, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join an established and growing business based in Canterbury, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong Excel skills who is looking to further develop their career within payroll and administration.

Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll information is processed accurately and efficiently while supporting a range of payroll and administrative activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately and within required deadlines.

• Maintain and update payroll records, employee details and relevant documentation.

• Support payroll calculations, data entry and payroll reporting activities.

• Assist with timesheet processing and the validation of payroll data.

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.

• Produce and maintain payroll spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel.

• Ensure payroll information is handled confidentially and in line with company procedures.

• Support wider administrative duties as required.

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure accurate payroll information is received.

• Assist with payroll audits and compliance activities where required.

About You

You will be a highly organised and accurate administrator with:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within payroll, finance or a data-driven environment.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and data.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• The ability to manage confidential information professionally.

• A proactive and reliable approach to work.

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

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