Payroll Administrator
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Payroll Administrator | Payroll Officer | Payroll Coordinator | Payroll Assistant | Payroll Bureau Administrator
Newton Abbot | £28,000-£32,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Flexible Hours | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced
Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and growing professional services team in
Newton Abbot.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys delivering an accurate, efficient payroll service while building strong relationships with clients. Working within a friendly and collaborative team, you'll manage payrolls for a varied client portfolio and play a key role in ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.
Key Duties
- Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
- Complete HMRC RTI submissions.
- Administer workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
- Prepare and submit CIS returns.
- Liaise with HMRC and respond to client payroll queries.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting.
- Support year-end payroll processes.
- Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.
Requirements
- CIPP qualified or a minimum of 2 years' payroll experience.
- Good working knowledge of payroll software, ideally Sage 50 Payroll.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, RTI, and workplace pensions.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Previous payroll bureau experience is advantageous.
What We Offer
- Salary of £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Flexible working hours around core office times.
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Medicash healthcare plan.
- Online employee discount scheme.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Fully funded training and professional development.
- Annual professional subscription paid.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a
Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Assistant, or Payroll Bureau Administrator in Newton Abbot, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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