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Posted 29 July, 2026

Payroll Administrator

Armstrong Knight
South Benfleet, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Payroll Administrator\n

Location: Benfleet Essex

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Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join an award-winning, forward-thinking accountancy practice!\n

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a friendly, supportive and highly respected firm where your expertise will be genuinely valued?

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Due to continued growth, we are seeking a talented Payroll Administrator to join our busy payroll team, taking responsibility for delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive practice with an outstanding reputation, modern systems and a fantastic team culture.\n

You'll be responsible for managing a varied client portfolio, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time while delivering exceptional levels of client service.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Processing end-to-end payroll for a diverse portfolio of clients.
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  • Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
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  • Processing CIS payrolls and subcontractor payments.
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  • Submitting RTI returns to HMRC.
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  • Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
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  • Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments.
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  • Managing pension auto-enrolment.
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  • Resolving payroll queries and providing excellent client support.
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  • Ensuring payroll legislation and HMRC compliance is maintained at all times.
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About You\n

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We're looking for someone with:

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  • Previous end-to-end payroll experience within an accountancy practice, umbrella company or payroll bureau.
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  • Experience processing payroll for multiple clients.
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  • Excellent knowledge of RTI submissions.
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  • CIS payroll experience.
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  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation.
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  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
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  • Experience using payroll software such as BrightPay, Sage Payroll, Iris, Moneysoft or similar would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
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  • Modern offices.
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  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.
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  • Ongoing professional development.
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  • Stable, growing and award-winning firm.
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  • A varied and interesting client portfolio.
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If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a business where your contribution is recognised and your career can flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today for immediate consideration.