Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (Travel Retailer) | Chelmsford | Hybrid | 3-Month FTC | £38,000 - £45,000 pro-rated (equiv. annual salary) with benefits | Retail & FMCG

Join a dynamic travel business during a busy peak season, for a 3 month FTC.

Providing accurate and compliant payroll administration while supporting our Accounts team. This is a busy, detail‑led role-perfect for someone who thrives with numbers, deadlines, and working cross-functionally.

The Role

• End-to-end payroll processing: gather timesheet data, enter changes, calculate salary adjustments, bonuses, and overtime.
• Journal entries: accurately record payroll journals and reconciliations in the Finance system.
• Statutory compliance: prepare and submit PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other payroll-related filings.
• Payslips & reporting: produce payslips, payroll reports, and summaries, and extract data for management review.
• Employee queries: respond to payroll enquiries with professionalism and clarity.
• System & data maintenance: ensure employee records are up-to-date, manage leavers/joiners, pay changes, and benefits admin.
• Quality control: verify attendance, holiday and sick pay, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborative support: work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll runs.
• Audit & governance: assist with payroll audit requests and maintain accurate documentation.

About You

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within an in-house team or fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment, SMP/SMP, etc.).
• Proficient in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Clear and friendly communication style, capable of handling confidential queries.
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude, with an openness to learn and support colleagues.

What's on offer:

• 3-month FTC at £38,000 - £45,000 pro-rated (equiv. annual salary) + Benefits
• Gain hands-on payroll experience in a growing travel company.
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment with hybrid flexibility.
• Opportunity to support cross-functional teams and broaden your knowledge.
• Chance to deliver real impact during a critical period.
• Hybrid (1 day from home)

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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