Payroll Specialist

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice in Sheffield is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their collaborative team. The role involves processing payroll for various clients and requires in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and practices. The company offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for progression and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Payroll Specialist within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Confident in payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll monthly for a diverse client base.
• Managing auto-enrolment pension submissions and queries.
• Assisting with the production of payroll reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Proactive attitude

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working with a modern, forward-thinking accounting practice with an outstanding reputation, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They are looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist to join their growing and collaborative team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with solid end-to-end payroll experience within a practice setting, who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and flexible working environment.

The role would suit an experienced payroll specialist, who thrives in a busy but positive team culture. You'll be joining a business that values its people, with a progressive, inclusive culture and plenty of flexibility and support in return for your contribution.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing end-to-end payroll monthly for a diverse client base.
• Accurately inputting and checking payroll data including new starters, leavers, and changes.
• Calculating statutory payments such as SMP, SSP, and SPP.
• Managing auto-enrolment pension submissions and queries.
• Handling payroll-related queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding tax codes, RTI submissions, and year-end processes.
• Assisting with the production of payroll reports and reconciliation tasks.
• Supporting the wider finance and client services teams with payroll-related information.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and contributing to process improvements.
• Helping with audits and compliance checks where needed.

What skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role, specifically within an accountancy practice or bureau setting.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes and UK payroll legislation.
• Confident in using payroll software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for progression and development.

Please apply below or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.