Payroll Specialist

Matchtech; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support payroll operations and systems across the business. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, manage data interfaces from HR to payroll, and handle HMRC submissions and reporting.

The role requires strong end-to-end payroll experience, solid knowledge of payroll legislation, and excellent analytical skills. A payroll or finance qualification is preferred, with hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience and up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge.
• Excellent payroll calculation and analytical skills.
• Experience using payroll systems and payroll software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting system testing and process improvements.
• Ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and professionally.
• Payroll or Finance qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and monitor payroll data interfaces from HR systems to payroll.
• Resolve payroll system and employee payroll queries.
• Complete manual payroll calculations where required.
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Manage HMRC submissions and ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Produce payroll reports for management approval.
• Support employee benefits reporting and pension-related processes.
• Ensure GDPR, audit, and SOX compliance requirements are met.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to resolve issues.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Payroll legislation knowledge

Payroll calculation

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

System testing support

Communication

Education

Payroll or Finance qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next challenge? We’re recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting payroll operations and payroll systems across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including statutory reporting requirements
• Maintain and monitor payroll data interfaces from HR systems to payroll
• Resolve payroll system and employee payroll queries
• Complete manual payroll calculations where required
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and maintenance activities
• Manage HMRC submissions and ensure compliance with payroll legislation
• Produce payroll reports for management approval
• Support employee benefits reporting and pension-related processes
• Ensure GDPR, audit, and SOX compliance requirements are met
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to resolve issues

What We're Looking For:

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience and up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge
• Excellent payroll calculation and analytical skills
• Experience using payroll systems and payroll software
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience supporting system testing and process improvements
• Ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and professionally
• Payroll or Finance qualification preferred

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team