Office / Payroll Administrator

Division – Construction (White Collar)

Pay: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Job Title: Office / Payroll Administrator

Location: Torquay

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Office / Payroll Administrator to join a well-established and highly respected construction contractor based in Torquay.

The business has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Devon and the surrounding areas, working across residential, commercial, education, heritage and refurbishment schemes.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual to support the smooth running of the office, with particular responsibility for payroll, subcontractor payments and general administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a secure, long-term position within a friendly and supportive construction business where they can become an important part of the wider team.

Requirements:

• Process weekly and/or monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Process payments for employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate employee and subcontractor records.
• Support the administration of CIS payments and deductions.
• Ensure payroll information is compliant with HMRC requirements.
• Manage general day-to-day office administration.
• Respond to emails, telephone enquiries and general correspondence.
• Maintain filing systems and accurate company records.
• Support with invoicing, purchase orders and general accounts administration.
• Liaise with site managers, employees, subcontractors and external suppliers.
• Assist with supplier invoices and payment processing.
• Order office supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets and internal records.
• Support the wider management and accounts team as required.
• Handle confidential payroll and employee information professionally.
• Prioritise workload effectively and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within an office administration, payroll or accounts-based position.
• Previous payroll processing experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working within the construction industry would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Experience processing subcontractor payments.
• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting/payroll software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with employees, subcontractors, suppliers and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working independently when required.

What We Offer:

• Salary of £27,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent employment.
• Full-time working hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Part-time hours may be considered for the right applicant.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Long-term stability with an established construction contractor.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of a growing business.
• Varied role with involvement across different areas of the company.
• Friendly and inclusive team environment.
• The opportunity to work with a business delivering a wide range of construction projects across Devon.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Office / Payroll Administrator looking for a permanent opportunity within an established construction company in Torquay, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to [email protected] or call Jade on 01626 785685 for more information.

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: Torquay – office based