Edinburgh Senior Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Able Bridge Recruitment; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Life insurance x4

Income protection

Pension which is up to 10% contributor

Flexi working & hybrid working

Job summary

Able Bridge Recruitment are working with a prominent accountancy practice to recruit a senior payroll adviser for their Edinburgh office. The role is based in the Edinburgh office on a hybrid basis, with at least 3 days per week in the office and reporting to the payroll manager.

You will manage payroll services for a portfolio of clients, handle pension contributions, PAYE and NIC details, and ensure timely payslips. Strong UK payroll bureau experience and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in payroll (bureau) within the UK.
• Based in or around Edinburgh/East of Scotland and able to commute daily.
• Experience in payroll bureau environment and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll services to clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Uploading payslips and other information to SAGE online documents.
• Processing employee information and preparing payslips.
• Creating, evaluating, and submitting reports to clients.
• Reporting to HMRC on various issues.
• Uploading pensions to the relevant pension provider each pay period.
• Providing advice and guidance on the more complex aspects of payroll, pay and benefits to clients.
• Advising clients of PAYE liability due to HMRC.
• Applying, deducting, and advising clients of any Earnings Arrestments.
• Reporting to HMRC each pay period by the required deadline dates.
• Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Able Bridge Recruitment are working with a prominent accountancy practice to recruit a senior payroll adviser for their Edinburgh office. The role is based in the Edinburgh office on a hybrid basis, with at least 3 days per week in the office and reporting to the payroll manager.

You will manage payroll services for a portfolio of clients, handle pension contributions, PAYE and NIC details, and ensure timely payslips. Strong UK payroll bureau experience and excellent communication are essential.