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Carrington Wood
Payroll Administrator
Poole, Dorset
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
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