Payroll Analyst

Lochead Sandford Recruitment Limited; Inverurie; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & support

In-office option

Job summary

Lochead Sandford Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in a highly regarded accountancy firm. You will manage end-to-end UK payrolls for multiple clients using Sage and Xero, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submissions.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, team collaboration, and ongoing training. Hybrid or in-office working options are available to support your workflow and development.

Qualifications

• Broad UK payroll experience end-to-end.
• Strong client communication and organisational skills.
• Familiar with payroll legislation and GDPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Submit RTI (Real-Time Information) reports to HMRC and handle year-end tasks (P60s, P45s, P11Ds).
• Manage pension auto-enrolment assessments and submissions to providers.
• Provide clear payroll guidance to clients and maintain payroll records.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Xero Payroll

RTI reporting

Job description

EXCITING NEW PAYROLL OPPORTUNITY

OUR CLIENT- A HIGHLY REGARDED ACCOUNTANCY FIRM SEEKS TO RECRUIT AN EXPERIENCED PAYROLL SPECIALIST TO JOIN THEIR GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BROAD UK PAYROLL EXPERIENCE- END TO END, IDEALLY GAINED FROM ANOTHER UK ACCOUNTANCY FIRM OR PAYROLL PROVIDER.

Strong team working, organisational and client skills essential.

Manage client payrolls using Sage Payroll and Xero Payroll. Be responsible for compliance with payroll regulations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of statutory returns. Build strong client relationships by providing clear, professional support on payroll matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients. Maintain payroll schedules and manage client-specific requirements. Compliance & reporting: Submit RTI (Real-Time Information) reports to HMRC. Handle year-end payroll tasks, including P60s, P45s, and P11Ds. Manage pension auto-enrolment, including assessments and submissions to providers. Client Support and Communication: Act as the first point of contact for client payroll queries. Advise clients on changes in payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GDPR. Process new starters, leavers, and employee data changes. Contribute ideas to enhance payroll systems and processes. Stay updated on payroll legislation and industry trends.


• This varied role offers good structure to further develop with ongoing training and support, competitive salary/ bens with in office or hybrid working -if desired.