Payments and Payroll Administrator

Description

Payment & Payroll Administrator | Chester | Permanent

Think Accountancy & Finance are partnering with an award‑winning, fast‑growing global business in Chester to recruit a Payment Specialist. This is your chance to join a collaborative, people‑focused team, ideal for someone local who wants to grow a long‑term career in payroll.

The position itself is a Payment Coordinator role. You'd be joining their central payments team, and it's a really important role because you'll be responsible for making sure subcontractors and employees are paid accurately and on time. That means you'll be working at the heart of the business, with a big impact on both the company and the people they support.

Day-to-day, it's a mix of processing payments, handling payroll queries, managing pensions, and working closely with agencies and clients, so you get that variety while also developing your skills further. It's not just transactional, they're looking for someone who can confidently speak with people about payroll or tax issues and become a trusted point of contact.

What I think makes this opportunity stand out are the benefits and culture. They offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pensions, life assurance, health and wellbeing support, cycle to work schemes, and recognition awards.

What you'll be doing

Accurately process payroll for employees and subcontractors, ensuring timely payments

Handle statutory payments, pension auto‑enrolment, and RTI/FPS submissions

Maintain clear communication on payroll inquiries (tax, administration, timesheets)

Support invoicing for agency clients and manage related receipts

Keep internal teams updated on payment statuses and agency invoices

Assist with ad‑hoc administrative tasks as needed

Who we're looking for

Some payroll experience (even 6-12 months is fine)

Sharp attention to detail and strong numerical skills

Confidence discussing payroll/tax queries with stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with data entry

Excellent verbal and written communication

A true team player who can prioritise under pressure

What's on offer

25 days' holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays

Pension, Life Assurance, Health Assured & Spectrum Life

Cycle‑to‑Work scheme & employee referral bonus

Long service awards & annual pay reviews

Full training on in‑house systems and ongoing development

Ready to join a people‑first business and build your payroll expertise?

Apply now or reach out to Think Accountancy & Finance for a confidential chat.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers

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