• Cars & Vehicles
Cars & Vehicles
Browse by
  • Cars
  • Motorbikes & Scooters
  • Vans
  • Campervans & Motorhomes
  • Caravans
  • Trucks
Discover more in our guides
For Sale
Browse by
Services
Browse by
  • Business & Office
  • Childcare
  • Clothing
  • Computers & Telecoms
  • Entertainment
Property
Browse by
  • For Sale
  • To Rent
  • To Share
Pets
Browse by
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
Jobs
Browse by
Community
Browse by
  • Artists & Theatres
  • Classes
  • Events, Gigs & Nightlife

Contact Carrington Wood

Carrington Wood

Apply on company site

Payroll Administrator

Poole, Dorset

Carrington Wood

Contact Carrington Wood

Hours
Full Time
Posted
4 hours ago
Salary
£27,000 - 30,000 - Annum
Recruiter
Carrington Wood
Closes
23 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Payroll Administrator - Poole, Dorset - Permanent

Salary & Benefits package: Discussed on application

Location: Poole, Dorset (Hybrid after probation passed)

Contract: Permanent (Full Time)

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within a client-focused and supportive team?

Carrington Wood is supporting the appointment of a Payroll Administrator based in Poole, Dorset to manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing while delivering an excellent standard of customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, great attention to detail and a passion for building positive client relationships. You'll take ownership of your own workload, work closely with colleagues and have opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and progress your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Processing a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and completion within agreed deadlines

Managing the onboarding of new client payrolls, ensuring all information is accurate and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency

Acting as the main point of contact for your designated portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering a professional, responsive service

Responding to payroll queries promptly and accurately, ensuring clients receive the support they need

Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and ensuring changes are applied correctly

Liaising with HMRC regarding employer payments and payroll-related queries

Managing and prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently met

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency and enhance the client experience

Working collaboratively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting the wider team when required

Taking ownership of your professional development, building your technical expertise and undertaking relevant training

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally managing payrolls for a portfolio of clients

A strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective client relationships

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines

Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

A professional, approachable and client-focused attitude

The ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues

A proactive and methodical approach, with a genuine desire to learn, develop and identify solutions to problems

Why You'll Love This Role

The opportunity to take ownership of your own client portfolio and build lasting professional relationships

On-the-job training and ongoing technical development

Support to develop your skills, expand your payroll knowledge and progress your career

A varied role offering exposure to a wide range of client payrolls and payroll-related queries

The opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and make a meaningful difference to service delivery

A collaborative working environment where teamwork, professional development and excellent client service are valued

Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Carrington Wood for a confidential conversation about this Payroll Administrator opportunity in Poole, Dorset. xjnqpsq

Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Accounting, HR, Administration, Customer Service and Business Support on both a temporary and permanent basis

Ad ID: 5419213295

Jobs