Payroll Specialist

Huntress; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure smooth payroll operations. The role involves processing payroll data, ensuring compliance, and managing queries. Ideal candidates will have payroll experience and strong skills in payroll systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong grasp of payroll systems and legislation.
• Confidence using payroll software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payroll data across multiple departments.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll calculations.
• Managing general ledger entries and reconciling payroll accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Payroll-related qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: Glasgow – (Hybrid 2 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional ready for your next challenge? We're currently recruiting for a well-established organisation in Glasgow that is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join their finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring payroll operations run smoothly, accurately, and in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing monthly payroll data across multiple departments
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll calculations
• Managing general ledger entries and reconciling payroll accounts
• Handling queries from employees and internal teams
• Managing payments to tax authorities and overseeing deductions
• Supporting wider finance operations, including expense reimbursements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role
• Strong grasp of payroll systems, legislation, and best practices
• Confidence using payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Payroll-related qualification (desirable but not essential)

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Payroll

Industries

• Office Administration and Financial Services

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