Payroll Administrator – Part Time

Job Description

Payroll Administrator – Part Time
Middleton, Greater Manchester
Part-Time – 20–25 hours per week (flexible)
£30,000 – £33,000 pro rata
Full-time / increased hours considered for candidates with bookkeeping experience

ALF Recruit are pleased to be partnering with a well-established firm of accountants on this instruction.

We’re supporting a long-standing, reputable accountancy practice based in Middleton who are looking to appoint a Payroll Administrator to manage a portfolio of circa 80–90 payrolls across their client base.

This is a key role within the business, with the opportunity to expand into broader finance duties for candidates with additional bookkeeping experience.

The Role

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls across a portfolio of approximately 80–90 clients
• Managing starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Submitting RTI reports (FPS/EPS) to HMRC
• Handling client queries and providing day-to-day payroll support
• Managing pension submissions and auto-enrolment
• Ensuring payroll compliance with current legislation

The Opportunity

• Part-time role (20–25 hours) with flexibility on how this is structured
• Opportunity to increase hours or move to full-time with bookkeeping exposure
• Varied client base across different sectors
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Stable, well-established practice with a strong local reputation

About You

• Proven payroll experience (accountancy practice or bureau experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and HMRC requirements
• Comfortable managing multiple payrolls and deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident dealing directly with clients

Desirable:

• Bookkeeping experience (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)