Payroll Specialist

Bryony Gibson Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll services for a diverse client portfolio. This hands-on role offers autonomy and the chance to lead payroll functions while ensuring timely payments and addressing client queries. With the opportunity to grow the department and engage in business development, this position is ideal for someone with a solid background in payroll management and proficiency in Sage software. Enjoy a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Auto enrolment pension

Hybrid working

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a bureau or accountancy firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes, including year-end.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll services for a portfolio of 200 clients.
• Supervise one part-time staff member and handle client queries.

Skills

Payroll Management

Sage Payroll Software

Communication Skills

Pension Payments Knowledge

Tools

Sage

Job description

The Firm:

A small local accountancy firm on the outskirts of Newcastle offering accounting and advisory services to local SME clients are looking to appoint a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll bureau services on behalf of their clients.

The Role:

A hands-on position that will require you to take responsibility for the end to end payroll services to a portfolio of c200 clients with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll on Sage. You will supervise one part-time member of staff and ensure that all client queries are dealt with and payments made in a timely manner. You will find the role affords plenty of autonomy and allows you to run the payroll function as you see appropriate. Should you wish to get involved in growing the department and business development you can.

Experience:

• Applicants will have a minimum of 5 years payroll experience, preferably with exposure to working in a payroll bureau or accountancy firm where they have previously managed multiple payrolls at any one time.
• You will have a sound technical knowledge of all aspects of payroll including year end and pension payments.
• You will be a confident user of Sage having previous experience of processing payrolls on this application.
• Your communication skills will be strong and you will be comfortable liaising with business owners regarding their queries,
• Applicants must have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Auto enrolment pension
• Hybrid working – 2 days from home and flexible hours.
• Free car parking