Payroll Specialist

MacKenzie King; Stanway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a well-respected company located in Colchester. The successful candidate will manage the entire payroll process, ensuring accuracy in employee records and payroll administration. With a minimum of 3 years in payroll, this role requires strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise can thrive and directly impact the company's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll roles.
• Experienced using payroll software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running end to end monthly payroll.
• Accurately update employee records using payroll software.
• Manage payroll administration of employee benefits.

Skills

Payroll Software

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Job description

MacKenzie King are currently recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a well-respected company in the Colchester area. As a Payroll Specialist, you will use your experience and knowledge to take ownership of the company’s payroll function, working closely with both the finance and HR departments.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Running the end to end monthly payroll
• Accurately updating employee records using the payroll software
• Running payroll processes and reconciling reports
• Managing the payroll administration of employee benefits
• Answering a wide range of queries at varying levels of complexity
• Collaborating with teams within the firm and external contacts

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within payroll
• Experienced using payroll software and Excel
• Takes pride in quality of work and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Strong initiative to take ownership of workload

If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:

Ted Smith

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work and partnering collaboratively with colleagues across the business.

Ted Smith