11 Aug 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
To apply for this job email your details to hannah@venturerecruit.co.uk.