Payroll Administrator

Our client is a well-established independent accountancy practice based in Bury, providing accountancy, taxation, payroll and advisory services to a broad range of clients. The office consists of a friendly team of eight staff and offers a supportive working environment with excellent staff retention. Due to a long-standing employee leaving for personal reasons, the firm is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the team on either a part-time or full-time basis. Role Overview - Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper • Processing weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients. • Managing starters, leavers, pension submissions and statutory payments. • Handling payroll queries and ensuring deadlines are met. • Using Sage 50 Payroll to process and maintain payroll records. • Working alongside an experienced payroll team member. • Supporting with bookkeeping duties where applicable (full-time role). Role Requirements - Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper • Previous payroll experience within practice, bureau or a similar environment. • Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll. • Experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and client service skills. • Bookkeeping experience advantageous for candidates seeking a full-time position. Salary & Benefits - Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper • £28,000 - £33,000 FTE, depending on experience. • Full-time or part-time opportunity available. • Minimum of 2 office-based days per week. • Flexible working hours, typically 9:00am - 5:00pm. • 35-hour working week (full-time). • Hybrid working available (up to 1-2 days from home). • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). • Company pension scheme. • Free onsite parking. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.