Payroll Administrator recruitment agency listing
Payroll Administrators perform an important job in most organisations, as they ensure the rest of the staff are paid correctly and on time, as well as completing all the related paperwork. Most people who choose to make a career in Payroll begin in Administration or Bookkeeping, and then opt to specialise.
Qualifications
It is possible to work in this field without any specific qualifications, as some employers favour hands-on experience over educational achievements, although most require at least a grade C in GCSE maths. You can read more about what Payroll administrators do by clicking here.
Staff looking for their first job in Payroll, or who aspire towards Management roles will benefit from studying towards certificates from the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), as well as taking courses covering the use of specialist software, such as Sage.
Employers and salaries
There are lots of employment opportunities for Payroll Administrators, as most large companies and public sector organisations need them. Smaller businesses often outsource their Payroll to specialist firms or accountants, who also require experienced staff, while there are usually short-term temporary jobs in the field available via recruitment agencies.
Salaries for full-time Payroll Administrator positions range from £15,000 to £20,000, although the figure can rise to £25,000 in London. Some companies offer higher pay to workers who combine Payroll duties with other responsibilities, such as purchase ledger or HR administration.
Accountancy Elite
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
TwentyFour Recruitment Group
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: London and the South East of England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
LinkPoint Resources Limited
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK Nationwide | Contract, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Active Recruiting Consultants Ltd (ARC)
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: London and South-East focus, but UK-wide | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k
Recruiter Tip
Before applying for a Payroll Administration vacancy, job seekers may benefit from taking an introductory Payroll course. Although this isn't mandatory, employers will favour candidates who have undertaken learning with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAI) or the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB).PB RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Throughout the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: North West & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: South East & Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
ITSS Recruitment (Permanent & Contract)
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Red Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: England & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
It is usually a basic requirement that a Payroll Administrator has an understanding of PAYE. An acronym of Pay As You Earn, PAYE is the system that HMRC uses to collect tax and one of the duties of a Payroll Administrator will be to pay employees according to this.Total Recruitment Group
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Scotland | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Unity Resourcing
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Yorkshire and Humberside | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £60k
Agenda Partnership (Permanent & Contract)
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: England & Wales | Contract, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Search Consultancy
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Scotland, England and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
Due to much of the job being computerised, employers should ensure that candidates are IT literate. As well as using Microsoft Word and Excel, Payroll Administrators will also likely be required to use specialist Payroll software such as Sage or QuickBooks.Duval Associates
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK Wide | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
Payroll Administrator - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+