Payroll Clerk

Chemify Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Chemify Limited in Glasgow is seeking a reliable Part‑Time Payroll Clerk to join our finance team. You will process weekly/monthly payroll up to 20 hours per week, maintain payroll records, and handle starters, leavers and deductions with strict confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have payroll experience and strong Excel skills, with good knowledge of UK PAYE requirements, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll or payroll administration role.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes and UK PAYE requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good numerical and IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure all information is up to date.
• Process starters, leavers, changes to pay, overtime, deductions, holidays and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process statutory payments and deductions, including PAYE and National Insurance.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and provide a professional and helpful service.
• Reconcile payroll information and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide administrative support to the finance/HR team.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Keep up to date with relevant payroll legislation and company procedures.
• Processing P11d and staff benefits

Skills

Payroll processing

UK PAYE knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Chemify is creating a future where the access to important molecules, drugs and new materials currently unimaginable are instantly accessible radically increasing the speed of innovation, quality of life, and reach of humanity. The company is building the infrastructure to digitize chemistry to design, make, and discover new molecules with the desired function and properties instantly and on‑demand. Chemify has built a platform that combines purpose‑built programming languages, robotics, AI, and the world’s largest and continuously growing database of chemical programs to accelerate chemical discovery to new, transformative heights.

Chemify is supported by some of the best investors from Silicon Valley and across the world, including Triatomic Capital, Blue Yard ventures, DCVC, Founders Fund, and others.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Part‑Time Payroll Clerk to join our team in Glasgow. Working up to 20 hours per week, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and ensuring all payroll information is kept up to date.. You will work closely with the wider finance and HR teams, maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who is looking for a flexible, part‑time position within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure all information is up to date.
• Process starters, leavers, changes to pay, overtime, deductions, holidays and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process statutory payments and deductions, including PAYE and National Insurance.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and provide a professional and helpful service.
• Reconcile payroll information and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide administrative support to the finance/HR team.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Keep up to date with relevant payroll legislation and company procedures.
• Processing P11d and staff benefits

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a payroll or payroll administration role.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes and UK PAYE requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Good numerical and IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

A recognised payroll qualification, such as a CIPP or IAB payroll qualification, would be desirable, together with demonstrable experience of processing UK payroll from start to finish.