Payroll Specialist

Accountable-Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day working from home

Training and development

Job summary

Accountable-Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Specialist in St Helens to manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments while maintaining compliance with UK legislation.

You will handle starters, leavers, deductions, bonuses and statutory payments, using payroll software and Excel, with a strong eye for detail and confidentiality. The role includes year-end processes and responsive support to payroll queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly/weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes to pay, deductions, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and other applicable payments.
• Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide information to relevant internal teams.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and regulations.
• Support with year-end payroll processes and reporting.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Numerical & analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication & organisation

Confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist (BBBH10824) St. Helens, England

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP32000 per annum

Payroll Specialist

St Helens

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a successful business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of payroll processes who takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

The Role

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly/weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes to pay, deductions, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
• Calculate statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and other applicable payments.
• Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide information to relevant internal teams.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and regulations.
• Support with year-end payroll processes and reporting.

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are desirable but not essential.

Package

• 1 day working from home
• Training and development