Payroll Specialist

Anderson Knight Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Fixed-term contract until May 2027

Job summary

Anderson Knight Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy HR team on a fixed-term contract basis. The role requires handling complex payroll processes, driving accuracy and compliance across payroll administration.

You will own key payroll activities, including P11D administration, P45 processing and Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK), ensuring HMRC compliance and end-to-end payroll service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced payroll professional with strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
• Proficient in P11D administration, P45 processing and Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK).
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll compliance requirements and end-to-end payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll administration activities from start to finish.
• Processing and administering P11Ds accurately and efficiently.
• Handling P45 documentation and employee lifecycle payroll changes.
• Supporting and managing Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) processes.
• Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC regulations and best practice.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Working closely with HR, Reward and Finance teams to deliver an exceptional payroll service.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

P11D admin

P45 processing

PBIK processing

HMRC compliance

End-to-end payroll

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy and supportive HR team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who is confident managing complex payroll processes and can hit the ground running from day one.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing and compliance across all aspects of payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing payroll administration activities from start to finish
• Processing and administering P11Ds accurately and efficiently
• Handling P45 documentation and employee lifecycle payroll changes
• Supporting and managing Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) processes
• Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC regulations and best practice
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
• Working closely with HR, Reward and Finance teams to deliver an exceptional payroll service

About You

You will be an experienced payroll professional who has a strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes, particularly:

• P11D administration
• P45 processing
• Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK)
• HMRC payroll compliance requirements
• End-to-end payroll administration

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of working autonomously within a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Fixed-term contract until at least May 2027
• Opportunity to join a well-established organisation during an exciting period of change