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Job Title: Payroll Senior Salary: £28,000-£34,000 Location: Office-based Hours: Full-time or Part-time The Role You'll manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client base, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, on time and in line with current legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be part of a growing business. Key Responsibilities - Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients. - Manage auto-enrolment pensions and ensure ongoing compliance. - Calculate and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP. - Prepare and submit RTI returns to HMRC. - Complete year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11Ds. - Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees. - Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where required. - Maintain accurate payroll records and stay up to date with payroll legislation. - Support the wider payroll team with general administrative duties. About You - Previous end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau. - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. - Experience using payroll software (BrightPay experience is advantageous). - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - Able to manage multiple payrolls and meet strict deadlines. - Strong communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach. - Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team. What's on Offer - Salary of £28,000-£34,000 depending on experience. - Full-time or part-time opportunities available. - Supportive and collaborative working environment. - Company pension. - Private medical and dental insurance. - Death in service benefit. - Buy/sell holiday scheme. - Cycle to Work scheme. - Referral programme. - Free on-site parking. - Regular company events. If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to join a friendly and growing practice where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements, together with our privacy notices, set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us will be processed by us.

Payroll Manager - Salary: Up to £40,000 - Location: Troon, Ayrshire - Contract: Permanent - Working Structure: Fully onsite The Role - Leading the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and compliant delivery across multiple business units, legal entities and employee groups. - Managing both weekly and monthly payroll cycles, overseeing PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, auto-enrolment pensions, RTI submissions and payroll reporting. - Taking ownership of payroll accuracy, reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring strong governance across all payroll processes. - Supporting payroll and HR system improvements, including involvement in HRIS/payroll implementation projects, system testing, data migration and process optimisation. - Driving continuous improvement across the payroll function by reviewing procedures, identifying efficiencies and championing new ways of working. - Managing and developing the payroll team, providing leadership, coaching and support while building strong relationships with HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders. Ideal Candidate - Proven experience managing an end-to-end payroll function within a complex or multi-site organisation. - Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, pensions, RTI and payroll compliance. - Experience supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, testing and process improvements. - Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing payroll teams. - Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to communicate complex payroll and systems information clearly across the business. - CIPP qualification (or equivalent) desirable, with a proactive mindset and a passion for improving payroll processes. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Technical Sales & Implementation Specialist - Salary: £50,000-£60,000 - Location: Remote with occasional travel to London - Contract: Permanent Full Time - Reporting to: COO & Sales Director The Role - Combining technical sales, implementation and account management, working with employers, payroll bureaus, accountants and financial advisers to deliver workplace pension and payroll technology solutions. - Delivering product demonstrations, understanding client payroll requirements, supporting proposals and managing the full client journey from sale through to implementation and go-live. - Leading onboarding projects, configuring workplace pension schemes and salary exchange, supporting migrations and working closely with pension providers and internal teams. - Building long-term relationships with partners, delivering training, supporting referrals and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts. - Acting as a trusted technical advisor, providing onboarding support, client training and helping customers maximise the value of the platform while driving process improvements and automation initiatives. Ideal Candidate - Experience within the payroll software industry , ideally in an implementation, solutions consulting, pre-sales or client-facing technical role. - Alternatively, experience selling payroll software or payroll technology solutions. - Strong understanding of payroll, auto-enrolment and salary exchange, with the confidence to present to Payroll Managers, Payroll Directors and senior stakeholders. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple client implementations simultaneously. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling business, with a proactive approach and an interest in technology, AI and continuous improvement. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Payroll Administrator - Salary: Up to £32,000 - £38,000 - Location: Beaconsfield ( Office-based during probation, then hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home ) - Contract: Permanent - Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm The Role - Managing a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly pay frequencies. - Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments, RTI submissions, Auto-Enrolment, pension uploads and HMRC reconciliations. - Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries, building strong client relationships and ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time. - Supporting the administration of Auto-Enrolment, including pension reconciliations, employee communications and compliance with The Pensions Regulator requirements. - Maintaining accurate payroll records, updating procedures, supporting the wider payroll team and contributing to the continued growth of the payroll bureau. Ideal Candidate - Minimum 2 years' payroll bureau or accountancy practice experience . - Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously. - Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, Auto-Enrolment and Benefits in Kind. - Organised, accurate and confident communicating directly with clients and HMRC. - Looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing accountancy practice that offers genuine career progression. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Payroll Administrator Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 4 days office, 1 day home) Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 Contract: 3-6 Month Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy in-house payroll team supporting the monthly payroll for a large UK business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, working with the recently implemented Workday Payroll system and supporting payroll operations during a key period of change. Please note: Workday Payroll experience is essential for this role. Key Responsibilities - Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery - Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, benefits, statutory payments and variable pay - Manage payroll reconciliations, third-party payments, pension deductions and payroll reporting - Respond to payroll queries from employees, HR, Finance, HMRC and other external bodies - Produce payroll reports, analyse payroll data and support payroll audits - Assist with year-end processes, payroll controls and continuous process improvements - Support the Payroll Management team with reporting, documentation and system-related activities Ideal Candidate - Essential: Previous experience using Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance - Strong end-to-end payroll administration experience within a high-volume environment - Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation including RTI, statutory payments, pensions and deductions - Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile payroll data - Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Payroll & Benefits Manager - Salary: £55,000-£60,000 - Location: Hemel Hempstead ( Minimum 3 days per week in the office ) - Reporting to: Head of Financial Control - Team: Managing an Assistant Payroll Manager, who oversees two Payroll Administrators The Role - Leading the end-to-end UK payroll function, overseeing three payrolls (one weekly and two four-weekly) for approximately 2,000 employees . - Taking ownership of payroll compliance, including HMRC legislation, salary sacrifice, P11Ds, reporting, audits and ensuring all payroll deadlines are met. - Managing the UK & Ireland Concur expenses system, whilst working closely with the dedicated Reward & Benefits team on payroll-related benefits activity. - Leading, developing and supporting the payroll team, providing hands-on assistance where required and ensuring a collaborative, high-performing function. - Building strong relationships with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders, as well as managing external payroll providers and systems. - Supporting payroll projects and continuous improvements, including payrolling benefits, time and attendance enhancements, process optimisation and reviewing the team structure to drive efficiency. Ideal Candidate - Proven experience leading a high-volume payroll function, ideally processing payrolls for 1,000+ employees . - Strong people management experience with the ability to develop, mentor and support an established payroll team. - Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, pensions, salary sacrifice and payroll best practice. - CIPP qualified with advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and data analysis); Microsoft Query/SQL knowledge would be advantageous. - A confident stakeholder manager who can work effectively across HR, Finance and third-party providers, with a stable career history and a desire to build a long-term career within the business. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Senior Payroll Administrator Salary: Up to £35,000 Location: Newton Abbot (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home once trained) Contract: Permanent 37.5 hours per week System: Sage 50 highly desirable The Role - Managing a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across weekly, monthly, director, bonus and commission payrolls. - Handling RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, BACS payments, year-end processes, HMRC and pension queries while building strong client relationships. - Providing accurate payroll advice, resolving client queries and ensuring payroll compliance with current legislation. - Working within a busy payroll bureau supporting a varied portfolio of clients. Ideal Candidate - Minimum 2 years' payroll experience , ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau. - Confident processing multiple client payrolls from start to finish. - Experience with RTI, pensions, auto-enrolment, BACS and payroll legislation. - Sage 50 experience is highly desirable. - Strong communication, organisation and client relationship skills. Benefits - Hybrid working (after initial training period). - Flexi-time. - Generous annual leave with additional days based on service. - Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and employee discounts. - Funded professional development and training. - Employee referral scheme. Interested? Apply today! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us