Payroll & Finance Specialist

SRM Recruitment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll and Finance Specialist for a hybrid role in Bedford. This position involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with UK payroll laws, and supporting financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a background in payroll management.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK payroll law required.
• Experience with payroll processing and compliance.
• Confident with Excel and similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and HMRC submissions.
• Handle holiday pay, pensions, and benefits.
• Reconcile accounts and support financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

CIPP/AAT or similar

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Senior Consultant - PQ & Transactional Specialist - Interim & Permanent - SRM Recruitment

Payroll and Finance Specialist - Bedford | Hybrid (1-2 days/week)

We’re hiring a Payroll and Finance Specialist to join our client's finance team in a manufacturing environment. You’ll lead accurate payroll processing (from manual to digital systems), support HR with payroll queries, and contribute to month-end financials and reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Process monthly payroll and HMRC submissions
• Handle holiday pay, pensions, salary sacrifice, and benefits
• Reconcile accounts and support financial reporting
• Collate HR data and create reports
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and audit standards

What you’ll need:

• Confident with Excel and Sage (or similar systems)
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll law
• High attention to detail and discretion
• CIPP/AAT or similar (preferred)

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and join a team where accuracy, ownership, and improvement are valued every day.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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