Outsourcing Senior

Pro Talent; Uckfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected payroll bureau in the UK is seeking an Outsourcing Senior (Payroll Specialist) to manage a diverse portfolio of payroll clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for full end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring compliance with PAYE and pension regulations. Join a friendly, supportive team that values work-life balance and career growth. The role offers flexible working options and a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Friendly and collaborative team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Strong focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple client portfolios effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of payroll clients.
• Process payroll including data entry and reporting.
• Reconcile payrolls to client data and issue payslips.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile PAYE figures.
• Administer Pension Auto-Enrolment and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong numeracy and accuracy with excellent attention to detail

Thorough knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension rules

Confident in manual payroll calculations

Solid understanding of auto-enrolment and pension scheme reporting

Proven experience working under pressure

Intermediate Excel and competent across Microsoft Office

Excellent client service skills

Job description

Job Title: Outsourcing Senior (Payroll Specialist)

Location: Uckfield, East Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

About the Opportunity: ProTalent are currently working with a well‑established and highly successful Payroll Bureau to recruit an Outsourcing Senior with a strong background in payroll to join their friendly team in Uckfield. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while working in a supportive, professional environment with excellent career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of payroll clients (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).
• Full end‑to‑end payroll processing, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Reconcile payrolls to client data and ensure client approval before issuing final reports and payslips.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile PAYE figures weekly and monthly.
• Produce BACS files for payment submission.
• Administer Pension Auto‑Enrolment and ensure timely submissions to The Pensions Regulator.
• Upload pension contributions and changes to provider platforms.
• Handle all payroll‑related queries from clients and HMRC confidently and professionally.

Skills & Experience

• Strong numeracy and accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension rules.
• Confident in manual payroll calculations and explaining figures to clients.
• Solid understanding of auto‑enrolment and pension scheme reporting.
• Proven experience working under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Intermediate Excel and competent across Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with excellent client service skills.

Why Join?

• Join a highly respected and growing firm with an impressive client base.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, work‑life balance, and career development.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.

Interested?

Contact Lydia today on 01273 491852 or email [e-mail] to find out more or to apply.

If this isn’t quite the right fit, we’d still love to hear from you – we’re always happy to discuss your career goals and help you find the perfect role.