Payroll Specialist

Vital Energi Utilities Limited; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Contributory company pension scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free onsite gym

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy company is seeking a proactive Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of the payroll process. This role includes ensuring accurate payments, compliance with UK payroll legislation, and managing employee queries. Suitable candidates should have experience in payroll within a medium‑to‑large organization, with strong skills in payroll systems and Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and the option for remote work one day a week after probation.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in an end‑to‑end payroll role within a medium‑to‑large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, and statutory benefits.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and support the monthly end‑to‑end payroll process.
• Oversee and manage the payroll of company benefits.
• Ensure payroll operations adhere to UK payroll legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in payroll systems

Strong Excel skills

Experience managing P11D and PSA submissions

Education

Payroll qualification – CIPP

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Vital Energi Utilities Limited

Location: Head Office, Blackburn (remote work available 1 day per week after probation). Hours of work: 08:00–04:30 Mon‑Thu, 3:00 finish Fri.

Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a proactive and dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our People team. As the Payroll Specialist at Vital Energi, you will report to our Group HR Office & Payroll Manager and be responsible for a range of end‑to‑end payroll tasks, including PAYE settlement, P11d submissions, salary reviews, departmental reconciliations, annual audits, management information preparation and journal entries.

About the Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We provide sustainable, financially sound energy solutions that meet current and future energy demands while ensuring compliance with policy, planning requirements, and government Net‑Zero incentives. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we continually invest in the development and enhancement of our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and support the monthly end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all employees.
• Oversee and manage the payroll of company benefits.
• Reconcile and submit monthly pension contributions and ensure all auto‑enrolment duties are accurately processed.
• Ensure monthly HMRC reporting is reconciled and submitted.
• Ensure payroll operations adhere to UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll reports for management.
• Prepare and submit P11D and PSA in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile the company Death in Service and Healthcare policy reconciliations.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll and benefit queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Oversee year‑end payroll processes, including P60s and statutory reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare the annual payroll journal and assist with audits.
• Assist with preparation of the company annual salary budget and salary review.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in an end‑to‑end payroll role within a medium‑to‑large organisation.
• Payroll qualification – CIPP (desirable but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, and statutory benefits.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and strong Excel skills.
• Hands‑on experience managing P11D and PSA submissions.

Package

• Attractive salary (dependent on experience).
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Free onsite gym.
• Office‑based in Blackburn with the possibility of working from home one day per week after probation.

Equal Opportunities

Vital Energi is opposed to all forms of discrimination. We select for employment on the basis of suitability for the job and merit. No employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, national origin, religion, marital status, disability or any protected characteristic.

Agency Information

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or search firms. CVs submitted by third‑party agencies without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Vital Energi. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.