Payroll Administrator

Location: Magherafelt
Salary: £20,000 £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Annual Leave: 31 days (including statutory holidays)
Reports to: Payroll Manager

About LMC Chartered Accountants Ltd

At LMC Chartered Accountants Ltd, were a growing team of dedicated professionals based in Magherafelt, providing expert accountancy and payroll services to a wide range of clients. We take pride in creating a supportive, friendly workplace where every team member is valued and encouraged to develop their skills.

Were now looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our busy team and play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient, and professional payroll service for our clients.

About the Role

As a Payroll Administrator, youll be part of our experienced payroll team, helping to manage end-to-end payroll processes for a variety of clients. Youll ensure everything runs smoothlyfrom processing payments to handling employee querieswhile maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and an interest in payroll or finance who wants to grow their career in a supportive, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule.

• Maintain payroll records for client employees, including new starters, leavers, and changes.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and Real Time Information (RTI) submissions.

• Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and holiday pay.

• Assist with pension auto-enrolment and related submissions.

• Reconcile payroll reports and deal promptly with payroll-related queries.

• Support the Payroll Manager with continuous improvements to payroll systems and processes.

• Assist with year-end procedures including P60s and P11Ds.

About You

• Previous experience in payroll or finance administration (preferred).

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Excel and comfortable with payroll software (e.g. BrightPay, Sage, or similar).

• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.

• A team player with great communication skills and a proactive attitude.

• Eager to learn and develop within a professional accountancy environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £20,000 £30,000 (depending on experience).

• 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays).

• A friendly and supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and training.

• A modern, welcoming office in the heart of Magherafelt with onsite parking

If youre looking to build your career in payroll and want to join a local firm that values its people, wed love to hear from you!