Payroll Administrator

  • Abacus Consulting
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Jul 07, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Administrator, dealing with client/bureau payrolls - Nr Northampton, up to 32,000

We are delighted to be partnering with a local Accountancy firm, assisting them to find a Payroll Administrator to join a rapidly expanding payroll bureau. The successful Payroll Administrator duties will include:

  • Delivering client payroll with accuracy and to agreed timetables
  • Developing, maintaining, optimising and deploying suitable payroll processes and controls
  • Collation of monthly and weekly payroll data within required timeframes and authorisation guidelines
  • Reconciliation of costings
  • Supporting the transfer of payroll for new clients
  • Supporting ad-hoc payroll projects
  • Assist in P11ds and PSA
  • Developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Troubleshooting and handling internal and external queries
  • Client specific duties including European payroll data management

The best suited Payroll Administrator candidate will have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Be professional, approachable and flexible. A team player with a positive attitude.

This role requires previous payroll experience, but full training will be given. Knowledge of Iris, QBO and Xero payroll is preferable.