Payroll Specialist

Accountable Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

1 day working from home

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Specialist in St Helens to manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and on-time payments while complying with UK legislation. The role covers starters/leavers, deductions, bonuses, and statutory payments, with responsibility for PAYE, NI, and pension contributions.

You will maintain payroll records, respond to queries, and stay updated on regulatory changes, supporting year-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and UK payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience using payroll software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly/weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes to pay, deductions, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and other applicable payments.
• Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal teams and maintain records.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees promptly.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation.
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication and organisational

Confidentiality

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist

St Helens

£32,000

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a successful business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of payroll processes who takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

The Role

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly/weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes to pay, deductions, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and other applicable payments.
• Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide information to relevant internal teams.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and regulations.
• Support with year-end payroll processes and reporting.

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are desirable but not essential.

Package

• £32,000
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1 day working from home
• Pension scheme
• Training and development