Payroll Specialist

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR and finance consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage complex payrolls across the business. The successful candidate will administer the payroll life-cycle, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation while delivering high-quality customer service. Applicants should possess significant experience in in-house payroll functions and strong Excel skills. This role offers flexible working options, with a mix of office and home working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and management is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and manual calculations required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full payroll life-cycle each month.
• Prepare and process payroll data including new starters and leavers.
• Manage payroll queries effectively while maintaining high customer service.

Skills

Experience within an in-house payroll function

Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with iTrent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Payroll Administrator / Payroll coordinator / Payroll Specialist

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager

SALARY: Negotiable – Based on experience

WORKING PATTERN: 09:30 – 17:30 or 09:00 – 17:00 (35 hours) 4 days office, 1 day working from home.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in delivering multiple complex payrolls across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the full payroll life–cycle each month – responsible for Retail, Women's, and Foundation payrolls, with shared responsibility for Casuals payroll.
• Prepare and process all incoming payroll data, including new starters, leavers, changes, and time sheets. Calculate statutory and legislative adjustments, including pension, sickness, maternity, and average holiday pay.
• Administer deductions for salary sacrifice schemes, including CCV, C2W, and Pension.
• Manage incoming and outgoing RTI submissions – tax codes, SL1/2, RTI notifications, FPS.
• Reconcile payrolls for sign–off.
• Generate and upload BACS files for net pay and third–party payments.
• Create, balance, and post payroll journals.
• Distribute payslips and P45s.
• Provide timely and accurate month–end reporting to various stakeholders and third–party providers.
• Manage payroll queries effectively, delivering a high level of customer service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Cultural Attributes

• Thinks ahead and generates ideas
• Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to high standards, takes responsibility

Personal Attributes

• Naturally organised, with a drive for efficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication skills

Skills and Experience

• Experience within an in–house (not outsourced or bureau) payroll function
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and ability to complete manual calculations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
• Experience with iTrent (desirable)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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