Payroll Specialist

Gregory Martin International; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic Northampton team. This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You will play a vital role in managing payroll services for a diverse range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills within a supportive team environment while contributing to a company with ambitious growth plans. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working after probation

Flexible hours

Opportunities for skill enhancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of UK payroll experience required.
• CIPP qualification preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.

Skills

UK Payroll Experience

CIPP Qualification

Sage

Xero

Strong IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPP Qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Northampton

Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 / hybrid, full-time, flexible working plus many attractive benefits

Our client is a growing top 40 accountancy practice that provides expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals.

They have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand. To support this growth, they have created a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join their Northampton team. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options.

Job Requirements – Payroll Specialist:

• Ideally CIPP qualified with 3-5 years of UK payroll experience.
• Experience within an accountancy/bureau environment is highly desirable.
• Familiar with payroll systems such as Sage, Xero, etc.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and work flexibly.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with resilience.
• Demonstrates a strong team spirit but can also work independently.
• A positive “can-do” attitude with a desire to learn and develop.

Job Responsibilities – Payroll Specialist:

• Provide payroll services to a portfolio of clients of varying size and complexity.
• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis as required.
• Manage starters and leavers, calculate statutory payments, RTI submissions, pension deductions, etc.
• Set up and cease PAYE schemes with HMRC as needed.
• Act as the primary contact with HMRC for PAYE matters.
• Calculate auto-enrolment pension deductions and ensure compliance.
• Upload pension contributions and starters to relevant portals.
• Submit BACS files and HMRC RTI information, FPS, and EPS by deadlines.
• Prepare P45s, P60s, Starter Declarations, and other forms.
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure payroll data accuracy, answer queries, resolve issues, and provide support.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, Directors, and HMRC.
• Support clients in running payroll systems daily.
• Assist and support team members as needed.

Job Benefits – Payroll Specialist:

• Hybrid working after probation (three days in-office, two days remote).
• Flexible hours around core hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Join a fast-growing company with exciting expansion plans.
• Opportunities to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• A varied role within an experienced, talented team.

Keywords: Payroll, Sage, Xero, CIPP, PAYE