Payroll Specialist

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage full UK payroll for around 200 employees. This role includes processing monthly payroll, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, a strong grasp of GDPR and tax contributions, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible hours, an early finish on Fridays, and a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Early finish Fridays

Friendly team

Varied workload

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience.
• Knowledge of GDPR and tax contributions.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process full UK payroll including overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Calculate tax, NI, and ensure NMW compliance.
• Liaise with HR and Finance on month-end tasks.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll experience

Knowledge of GDPR

Tax contributions

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Confident communicator

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Payroll Specialist - 12 Month FTC

£32,000 Office-Based Flexible Hours Early Finish Fridays Start before Christmas

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced end-to-end Payroller to join a supportive team located on the outskirts of Burton Upon Trent, for a 12-month FTC. You'll take full ownership of monthly payroll for approx. 200 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance and great service.

The Role

• Process full UK payroll including overtime, bonuses, statutory payments and deductions.
• Calculate tax, NI, auto-enrolment and ensure NMW compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll, HRIS and time & attendance records.
• Support starters/leavers, produce reports and handle payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and UK payroll legislation.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and agency partners on timesheets and month-end tasks.

What You'll Bring

• Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience.
• Knowledge of GDPR, tax contributions, auto-enrolment and NMW.
• Experience with payroll systems
• Strong accuracy, Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator and team player.

Why Apply?

• Flexible hours & early finish every Friday
• Friendly team & varied workload
• Real ownership of the payroll function

If this sounds like the role for you and you can start before Christmas, please get in touch today.