Payroll Specialist

Shaw Gibbs; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their Northampton team. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid and flexible working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. The company values expertise, innovation, and collaboration, fostering a supportive environment where you can develop your technical and soft skills. You will be responsible for managing payroll services for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enjoying growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding firm. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working post-probation

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Recognition awards

Employee events

Health plans

Gym discounts

Referral bonuses

Life assurance

Holiday trading

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent with strong IT skills.
• Highly organized and effective in prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Providing payroll services to a diverse client portfolio.
• Managing starters and leavers, and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Payroll Software

Job description

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About The Shaw Gibbs Group

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 40 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. The firm invests in high-quality specialists using advanced technology to create value exceeding client expectations.

Our culture emphasizes values of expertise, respect, innovation, and collaboration. We foster diverse, high-performing teams and offer opportunities for development and rapid progression. Our friendly, supportive environment includes training to enhance technical, commercial, and management skills. We are committed to inclusivity and celebrating individual differences.

With multiple offices across Central and Southern England and ambitious expansion plans, we are creating a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our Northampton team. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options.

The Role

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing payroll services to a diverse client portfolio
• Processing payrolls on various schedules
• Managing starters and leavers, statutory payments, RTI submissions, pension deductions, etc.
• Setting up and ceasing PAYE schemes with HMRC
• Acting as primary contact with HMRC for PAYE matters
• Calculating auto-enrolment pension deductions and ensuring compliance
• Uploading pension contributions and starters to portals
• Submitting BACS files and HMRC RTI information
• Preparing P45s, P60s, starter declarations, and other forms
• Liaising with clients to ensure payroll data accuracy and support
• Communicating with clients, staff, directors, and HMRC
• Supporting clients with payroll system operations
• Assisting team members as needed

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid working post-probation (3 days office, 2 days home)
• Flexible hours around core 10am-4pm schedule
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
• Development of technical and soft skills
• Recognition awards and employee events
• Competitive benefits including holiday trading, wellbeing days, EAP, discounts, health plans, salary sacrifice schemes, referral bonuses, life assurance, and gym discounts

About You

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Strong IT skills and quick learner of new software
• Highly organized with multitasking ability
• Effective prioritization and flexible working approach
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Resilient self-starter with team spirit and independence
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow

How To Apply

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About Us

Shaw Gibbs is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring accessible recruitment for all candidates. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and needs, offering adjustments during the process to ensure a fair experience. We promote equal opportunities regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.