Payroll Specialist

Barclay Meade; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their finance team in Luton. Responsibilities include managing payroll administration, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing for flexibility. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and a proven track record in payroll administration.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in UK payroll administration.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of payroll administration in line with UK payroll legislation.
• Process and reconcile invoices.
• Prepare and maintain month-end sheets.

Skills

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Proven experience in UK payroll administration

Experience handling invoices and supporting month-end processes

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a finance team on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services, alongside supporting wider financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of payroll administration in line with UK payroll legislation
• Processing and reconciling invoices
• Preparing and maintaining month-end sheets
• Assisting with financial reporting requirements
• Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Proven experience in UK payroll administration
• Experience handling invoices and supporting month-end processes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently

Additional information

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with three days per week based in Luton and two days working from home.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist and are available to start in early October, please apply today!