Part Time Payroll Specialist

IPS Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing people-focused business in Castleford is seeking an experienced Part Time Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing. This role emphasizes integrity and teamwork, offering competitive salary up to £35,000 pro rata and flexible working hours. Candidates should have strong understanding of HMRC regulations and excellent Excel skills. Join a supportive and collaborative culture at this innovative organization.

Benefits

Flexible part-time working

Supportive and collaborative culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, statutory payments, and pension administration.
• Confident analysing and interpreting timesheet and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong Excel skills.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Maintain and analyse time and attendance data.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, HMRC, and pension queries.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and provide insights to finance and HR.
• Support with ad-hoc data analysis.

Skills

Managing end-to-end UK payroll

Understanding of HMRC requirements

Analysing payroll data

Strong Excel skills

Job description

Job Description

Our client, is seeking an experienced Part Time Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. They are a growing, people-focused business that values integrity, teamwork, and practical solutions that make a difference.

Benefits

• Be part of a purpose-led company driving sustainability.
• Flexible part-time working to suit your lifestyle.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary up to £35,000 (pro rata) and benefits.

You must be a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the end‑to‑end payroll function and support the business with timesheet and data analysis.

You’ll be the go‑to person for all payroll‑related queries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth monthly operations across our UK business.

Key Responsibilities of Payroll Specialist

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for all employees (including starters, leavers, and changes).
• Maintain and analyse time and attendance data, ensuring accurate input and reporting.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, HMRC, and pension queries.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, and auto‑enrolment pension schemes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and provide insights to finance and HR.
• Support with ad‑hoc data analysis and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Essential

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end UK payroll.
• Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, statutory payments, and pension administration.
• Confident analysing and interpreting timesheet and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong Excel skills.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working independently and being the “go‑to” person for the business.

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.