Payroll Executive (Copy)

JGA Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive in Reading. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in payroll, manage end-to-end payroll processes, and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model with a salary up to £38,000, or £44,000 for more senior candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience within a professional practice/accountancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of RTI, Auto Enrolment, and statutory compliance.
• Experience handling complex payroll calculations and payslip interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for clients.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Provide exceptional client support via email and telephone.

Skills

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP)

Tools

IRIS Payroll Professional

Job description

Overview

Payroll Executive — Salary: Up to £38,000 (up to £44,000 for more senior candidates). Location: Reading (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home; initially 4 office days). Type: Full-time | Permanent.

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Payroll Executive with at least 3 years' experience in a professional practice environment. You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering end-to-end payroll processing including starters, leavers, personal changes, holiday pay, and statutory payments. You will be part of a supportive payroll team and work closely with clients to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly payrolls
• Ensure compliance with RTI, Auto Enrolment, and year-end procedures
• Handle multiple or complex payrolls across a client portfolio
• Reconcile payroll and perform statutory calculations
• Provide exceptional client support via email and telephone
• Identify process improvements and maintain payroll accuracy
• Work collaboratively within the payroll team to meet deadlines

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience within a professional practice/accountancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI, Auto Enrolment, and statutory compliance
• Confident with complex payroll calculations and payslip interpretation
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented
• Experience with IRIS Payroll Professional is a plus
• Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP) desirable but not essential

Interested? Contact Betsy today! (url removed)

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