Payroll Specialist

Michael Page; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid work options

Bonus payable post probation

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Payroll Specialist in Oxford to manage end-to-end payroll for clients within a professional services setting. The role requires ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and processing employee payments, deductions, and benefits.

You will maintain payroll records and respond to queries, while collaborating with the accounting team. Flexible start times within 7am–7pm and a 50% hybrid work structure support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes in a professional services setting.
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems.
• Understanding of payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good communication skills for liaising with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for clients.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax legislation.
• Process employee payments, including salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and employees.
• Assist with pension contributions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure seamless operations.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and practices.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll software

Payroll regulations

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Client & team communication

Job description

A Payroll Specialist role based in Oxford, supporting the accounting and finance department in the Accountancy industry. You'll handle payroll processes to ensure everything runs smoothly and accurately for the business.

Client Details

Our Client

• A company in the professional services industry located in Oxford
• Operate a 50% hybrid working structure
• Close knit, supportive team
• Easy access via public transport
• Growing client portfolio

Description

Payroll Specialist

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for clients.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax legislation.
• Process employee payments, including salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and employees.
• Assist with pension contributions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure seamless operations.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and practices.

Profile

A successful Payroll Specialist should have:

• Experience managing payroll processes in a professional services setting.
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems.
• Understanding of payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good communication skills for liaising with clients and team members.

Job Offer

Payroll Specialist, Oxford

• Salary: Dependent on prior experience (client facing exposure is highly sought after!)
• Flexible start and finish times - starting from 7am to 7pm finish (full time 37.5 hours per week)
• 50% hybrid working options - easy access via public transport
• Part-time option available
• Joining a growing firm!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus payable post probation