Payroll Specialist

CV Screen; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll services bureau is seeking a Payroll Specialist based in Reading, offering a salary between £28,000 and £30,000 along with excellent benefits. In this role, you will process payroll, manage employee queries, and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in payroll processing and familiarity with SAGE Payroll. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Pension scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a payroll processing role.
• Solid understanding of HMRC legislation and auto-enrolment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls, including year-end tasks such as P60s and statutory returns.
• Maintain and update payroll records in line with business and legislative changes.
• Handle payroll-related queries from employees and clients professionally.
• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.
• Oversee auto-enrolment pension processes and liaise with HMRC when required.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Knowledge of HMRC legislation

Customer service skills

Familiarity with SAGE Payroll

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Job description

Overview

Payroll Specialist – Reading | Up to £30,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a rewarding role within a friendly and supportive environment? We’re recruiting for a Payroll Specialist based in Reading, offering a salary of up to £30,000 plus excellent benefits. You’ll be joining a growing payroll bureau that provides accurate and efficient payroll services to a wide client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering great customer service and thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls, including year-end tasks such as P60s and statutory returns.


• Maintain and update payroll records in line with business and legislative changes.


• Handle payroll-related queries from employees and clients professionally.


• Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.


• Oversee auto-enrolment pension processes and liaise with HMRC when required.

What Experience is Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a payroll processing role.


• Familiarity with SAGE Payroll or similar payroll software.


• Solid understanding of HMRC legislation and auto-enrolment requirements.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum


• Annual profit-related bonus


• Pension scheme


• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)


• On-site parking and a friendly working environment

Location

Based in Reading, the office is easily commutable from:

• Wokingham


• Bracknell


• Basingstoke


• Maidenhead


• Newbury


• Henley-on-Thames

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV in strict confidence to Giselle Whitton at CV Screen.

Alternate Job Titles

• Payroll Administrator


• Payroll Coordinator


• Payroll Officer


• Payroll Executive