Overall Purpose of the Role

The Trainee Payroll Administrator will support the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves processing full-cycle payrolls, administering statutory allowances, ensuring correct payments, maintaining auto-enrolment responsibilities, and fostering positive client relationships. The position is ideal for someone eager to build a long-term career in payroll within a progressive, growing accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Process and administer weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.

• Prepare and submit all statutory filings, including FPS, EPS, P45s, Starter Declarations, End-of-Year Declarations, and P60s.

• Manage the accurate payment of salaries and statutory allowances across a range of clients.

• Administer auto enrolment responsibilities in line with regulatory requirements.

• Complete all month-end and year-end payroll processes to required standards.

Client Liaison

• Act as a point of contact for client queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with client contacts to support smooth payroll operations.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all payroll reporting meets legislative requirements, HMRC guidance, and deadlines.

• Produce management reports as required.

Additional Duties

• Assist with any ad hoc assignments or projects as directed by the Payroll Services Manager.

Attributes & Competencies

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate level).

• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly and accurately.

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

• Strong sense of accountability, demonstrating ownership of tasks and outcomes.

• Proactive approach to workload management with the ability to balance priorities effectively.

• Positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset.

• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.

What We Offer

• Full-time trainee payroll position within a progressive and expanding accountancy practice.

• Access to both internal and external training and development opportunities.

• Exposure to a broad range of clients across multiple industries.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Competitive employment package.