Payroll Administrator

PayAssist is a specialist outsourced payroll bureau based in Uckfield, providing payroll services to businesses of all sizes across the UK. We have built a strong reputable for delivering reliable, compliant and personalised payroll solutions, supporting clients across a wide range of industries.

As part of Simmons Gainsford and the wider Sumer Group, PayAssist combines the benefits of a close-kit, local team with the backing, resources and opportunities that come from being part of a larger organisation.

At PayAssist, we pride ourselves on delivering a friendly, partner-led service where relationships matter. Our team works collaboratively to provide exceptional client service, while fostering an environment where people are supported to develop professionally and build long-term careers. We offer exposure to a diverse client portfolio, opportunities to broaden your expertise and the chance to be part of a growing business with ambitious plans for the future.

This role will be fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from home while remaining connected to a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities • Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients across multiple pay frequencies • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as their first point of contact for payroll queries • Accurately inputting and validating payroll data, ensuring compliance with current legislation • Reconciling payroll information and producing payroll reports and employee payslips • Preparing payroll journals and PAYE reconciliations • Creating and submitting BACS payment files • Administering Pension Auto-Enrolment, including declarations and ongoing compliance with The Pensions Regulator requirements • Preparing and submitting pension scheme returns, processing member changes and liaising with pension providers • Responding to queries from clients, HMRC and internal teams in a professional and timely manner • Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practice to ensure continued compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • Previous experience working within a payroll bureau environment • Experience managing multiple payrolls simultaneously and working to strict deadlines • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments • The ability to manually calculate payroll elements such as tax, NI, pensions and statutory deductions when required • A good understanding of statutory family leave, SSP, salary sacrifice arrangements and auto-enrolment legislation • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues alike • Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail • A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a busy environment • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with payroll systems