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Part Time Payroll & Accounts Administrator
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Location:
Sevenoaks
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Sector:
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Salary:
£30000 - £32500 per annum
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Contact:
Natalie Overland
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Job ref:
NO19588
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Published:
15 days ago
Join a well-loved, national award-winning business with a long-standing history in horticulture. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Administrator to join a dedicated team of approximately 200 employees. This is a part time position of 22.5 hours per week (Some flexibility needed during key periods).
What will the role entail?
Payroll Administration:
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
- Process holiday, SSP, SMP, SPP payments, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, etc.).
- Maintain accurate payroll records, including starters, leavers, and adjustments.
- Liaise with HMRC regarding payroll submissions, tax codes, and queries.
- Handle year-end procedures and complete ONS survey requests.
- Prepare and distribute payslips, P60s, and P45s promptly.
- Oversee the company timekeeping and holiday portal (RotaCloud).
- Ensure pension scheme contributions and membership records are up to date.
- Address payroll-related queries from employees and management.
- Produce relevant management reports and work with external auditors as needed.
- Perform relevant filing and cooperate with the HR team to support the Employee Life Cycle (ELC).
Purchase and Sales Ledger:
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and purchase order matching.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage customer invoices, payments, credit sales, and outstanding balances.
- Monitor the purchase ledger inbox and respond to supplier queries.
Is this you?
- Minimum of 3 years' payroll experience, ideally in a retail/commercial context.
- Proven experience in payroll administration and purchase ledger/accounts payable roles.
- Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including pensions and statutory deductions.
- Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Intermediate-level proficiency in MS Excel.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with HMRC payroll tools and processes.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle due to limited public transport availability.
Benefits:
- £30,000 to £32,500 pro rata (22.5 hours per week)
- Friendly and people-centred work environment.
- Opportunity for skill development and career growth.
- 28 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time roles).
- Additional 2 days holiday after 3 years' service.
- Birthday off after the first year of service.
- Generous staff discount.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for accuracy and customer service, we'd love to hear from you! You can apply below or reach out to me on either 01780 480530 or at natalie.overland@morepeople.co.uk
