Payroll Administrator

Advertised by Carrington Wood

Location
Torquay, Borough of Torbay
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Posted
23 October 2026
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Job description

Payroll Administrator - Torquay, Devon - Permanent

๐Ÿ’ผ Salary & Benefits package: Discussed on application
๐Ÿ“ Location: Torquay, Devon
๐Ÿ“… 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 Torquay 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

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

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

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

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

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

โœ” Liaising with HMRC regarding employer payments and payroll-related queries

โœ” Managing and prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently met

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

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

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

What We're Looking For

๐Ÿ’ก Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally managing payrolls for a portfolio of clients

๐Ÿ’ก A strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

๐Ÿ’ก Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills

๐Ÿ’ก Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective client relationships

๐Ÿ’ก Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines

๐Ÿ’ก Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

๐Ÿ’ก A professional, approachable and client-focused attitude

๐Ÿ’ก The ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues

๐Ÿ’ก A proactive and methodical approach, with a genuine desire to learn, develop and identify solutions to problems

Why You'll Love This Role

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

โœ” On-the-job training and ongoing technical development

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

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

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

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

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Carrington Wood for a confidential conversation about this Payroll Administrator opportunity in Torquay.

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.

Reference 225759366

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