Client-Focused Payroll Specialist for UK Practice

Puro Associates; South Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000–£38,000

Established and supportive practice

Varied client portfolio

Client-facing role with responsibility

Career development opportunities

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Puro Associates are recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join their Jarrow team. You will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls and handle weekly, four-weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll rules.

The role requires experience in payroll bureau or accountancy practice, strong communication with clients, and proficiency in payroll software and Excel. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using payroll software and Excel.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions and statutory payments
• Preparing and submitting HMRC payroll submissions
• Managing pension auto-enrolment and related requirements
• Dealing directly with client payroll queries
• Producing payroll reports and relevant documentation
• Liaising with HMRC and pension providers
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and within deadlines
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation

Skills

Payroll experience

UK payroll legislation

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

Puro Associates are recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join their Jarrow team. You will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls and handle weekly, four-weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll rules.

The role requires experience in payroll bureau or accountancy practice, strong communication with clients, and proficiency in payroll software and Excel. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position in the UK.