Junior Payroll Administrator

Canterbury Source: WhatJobs

£28,000

Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Junior Payroll Administrator to join a well-established business based in Canterbury, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has some hands‑on payroll experience and is looking to continue developing their career within payroll. You do not need to be an experienced Payroll Administrator - we are keen to speak with candidates who have gained practical payroll exposure within a Payroll Assistant, Payroll Trainee, Finance & Payroll or similar position.

The Role

Working as part of an established team, you will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing day-to-day payroll administration.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processing
Inputting and checking payroll information
Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments
Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
Processing timesheets, attendance and absence information
Assisting with statutory payments and deductions
Supporting pension and Auto Enrolment administration
Preparing payroll reports and documentation
Responding to payroll queries
Maintaining Excel spreadsheets and payroll data
Providing general payroll and administrative support

About You

We are looking for someone with:

Previous hands‑on payroll experience in any industry
Experience gained as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Trainee or within a combined finance/payroll position
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong numerical and administrative skills
Good communication and organisational skills
A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within payroll
Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

Experience using payroll software such as Sage Payroll, Xero, iTrent, STAR, IRIS or similar would be advantageous. Experience using Opera would be particularly desirable.