Payroll Specialist

Vardey Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a Full-Time Payroll Specialist in Christchurch, Dorset. This role involves ownership of payroll processes, compliance, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in payroll systems. Benefits include hybrid working, generous holidays, and study support. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their payroll expertise while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Study support

Generous company discounts

Stunning luxury offices with free parking

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with payroll systems and excel.
• Organized and proactive, thriving under deadlines.
• Strong communicator who enjoys teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly and monthly payrolls with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Reconcile payroll and pension funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in payroll systems

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

Payroll Specialist / Payroll Coordinator - Full-Time

Christchurch (near Bournemouth) - Dorset

Circa £30,000 - £34,000 + Fantastic benefits & hybrid working + use of leisure facilities + discounts

Are you ready to take your payroll expertise somewhere you'll be truly valued?

This is a fantastic Payroll Specialist/ Payroll Assistant Job working for a well-established professional company in Christchurch, Dorset. If you're looking for variety, flexibility, and the chance to work with a payroll team of 3 who are supportive, fun, and professional, this could be your perfect next Payroll Job Role.

If you are seeking a career change and interested in Payroll please still do apply as full training will be given to a numerate person!

What you'll be doing

This isn't just “processing payroll” - it's a role where you'll have ownership, variety, and impact.

Day-to-day, you'll:

• Run weekly and monthly payrolls with accuracy and precision up to 950 employees at peak.
• Ensure compliance on everything from SSP, SMP & NMW to auto-enrolment pensions.
• Reconcile payroll and pension funds, ensuring smooth reporting.
• Handle starters, leavers, P45s, P11Ds, and HMRC submissions.
• Manage BACS files and same-day payments.
• Help prepare the business for Payrolling of Benefits (April 2026).
• Provide insightful analysis on pay and employment trends.

What makes you the ideal fit for this Payroll Job

• A numbers whizz with brilliant attention to detail.
• Comfortable with payroll systems and confident in Excel.
• Organised, proactive, and able to thrive under deadlines.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people and in a small team.
• Advantageous but not essential - Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Why you'll love working here as the Payroll Specialist

• This company doesn't just offer you a payroll job - they offer you a career, training and a lifestyle:
• Salary: Circa £28,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: mix of office and home.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Study support if you want to grow further.
• Amazing generous company & staff discounts.
• Stunning luxury offices with free parking.
• A warm, welcoming team where you'll feel part of something from day one.

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Ref: Payroll Job Jan 2026 - Dorset - Christchurch - Bournemouth Payroll Job