Job Description

Payroll Administrator - Maidstone Head Office

6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Good, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built.

In the heart of our payroll department our Payroll Administrator are committed to playing a vital role in our payroll processes, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will handle all payroll-related tasks while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.


As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

Enjoy 33 days (pro-rata) of annual leave

(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge

Save money every day with

our exclusive retail discounts

Drive a great deal

with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers

Plan for the years ahead

with our company pension scheme

Balance home and work

with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter

Commute for less

with our cycle-to-work scheme

Prioritise your wellbeing

with dedicated support for you and your family

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily

Make a difference

with a paid day to volunteer in your community

Invest in your future

with our company share purchase plan

Earn financial rewards

when you refer a friend to join the team

Keep learning and growing

with our training and development opportunities for everyone.

Life assurance

with the option to increase cover We're open to

flexible working

options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

Collate all branch payroll information relating to the processing of all the monthly payrolls. Assist with processing all monthly bonuses/commissions/overtime Check and process all overtime forms / timesheets. Assistance with Car Benefit Scheme so that all payroll deductions are processed. Assistance with pension scheme. Assist with checking sickness calculations to make sure ADP is correct. OSP and SSP. Good understanding of manual Payroll calculations i.e. SSP, SMP, SAP. Update all payroll spreadsheets in preparation for next payroll. Assist with running P60's in April. Assist with Year End routine in January. Assist with P11d's to deadline.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here

if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.


If you think you've got what it takes and meet the criteria below, then please apply!


Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills Confident and professional communication skills Happy to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work to timescales effectively, with a keen eye for detail
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us

- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.