Payroll Specialist

Sharp Consultancy; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is supporting a growing business in Chesterfield in recruiting an experienced Payroll Specialist to own the payroll function. This standalone role requires handling end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring HMRC compliance and accurate employee records.

You will manage monthly payroll, handle starters and leavers, and support year-end processes while maintaining strong attention to detail and organisation. Eligibility to work in the UK full-time is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working standalone and taking ownership of the payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end payroll processing.
• Managing monthly payroll and ensuring on-time payments.
• Processing starters, leavers, changes and statutory payments.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

HMRC compliance

Pension auto-enrolment

Payroll administration

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a growing business based in Chesterfield who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional looking for a standalone role, taking full ownership of the payroll function and playing a key role within the wider business.

The Role

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll from start to finish, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and maintaining accurate employee records.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full end-to-end payroll processing
• Managing monthly payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Processing starters, leavers, changes and statutory payments
• Completing HMRC submissions and ensuring legislative compliance
• Managing pension auto-enrolment and associated administration
• Handling payroll queries and acting as the main point of contact for employees
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and reconciliations
• Supporting year-end processes, including P60s and P11Ds
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring these are implemented effectively

About You

The successful candidate will have strong end-to-end payroll experience and be comfortable working independently within a standalone payroll position. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership of the payroll function.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.