Payroll Specialist

Morgan McKinley (South West); Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll processes. The role requires processing payroll for employees and partners, ensuring timely payments, maintaining records, and collaborating with HR to improve processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in payroll processing and proficiency in Excel. The company offers benefits such as private medical insurance, bonuses, and flexible holiday schemes.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company wide bonus

Income protection

Cashback schemes

Buy & sell holiday schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of Payroll processing & knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Ability to calculate & analyse data.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors/discrepancies.
• Experience with payroll systems & proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing of employee & partner payroll schemes.
• Ensuring timely remittance of payments to PAYE/Pensions & more.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Handling employee queries.
• Processing & posting of Payroll journals.
• Liaising with organisations such as payroll providers.
• Collaborating with HR to improve payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

Position Overview

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist looking to take real ownership of your work? Morgan Mckinley is recruiting for a rapidly growing, reputable legal firm for a Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis. This role is standalone and would be a great opportunity for someone who wants to own the payroll process, bringing fresh ideas to the table and shaping processes how they see fit. This role will report directly into the Financial Controller and will support the finance team with maintaining the accounting system & records of the firm. You will be responsible for ensuring payroll related payments and reports are delivered with accuracy & promoting best practice where possible. You will also work closely with HR & benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing of employee & partner payroll schemes
• Ensuring timely remittance of payments to PAYE/Pensions & more.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records
• Handling employee queries
• Processing & posting of Payroll journals
• Liaising with organisations such as payroll providers
• Collaborating with HR to improve payroll processes

Qualifications

• Experience of Payroll processing & knowledge of payroll regulations
• Ability to calculate & analyse data
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors/discrepancies
• Experience with payroll systems & proficient in Excel

Benefits: Private medical insurance, company wide bonus, income protection, cashback schemes, buy & sell holiday schemes & many more.