Payroll Specialist

Epona Equine Vets; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

6 weeks leave

Pension matched up to 6%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 6 month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Group Payroll Manager, you will provide technical and operational capacity to the payroll team and lead on retrospective payroll submissions and recalculations.

You will support other payroll priorities, data validation and new processes. This is a fully remote position and we welcome applicants from across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processes across UK tax and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to perform retroactive payroll calculations and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll projects and remediation activities, including recalculations and validations.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, NI, PAYE and RTI.
• Review large payroll data sets and maintain audit trails.
• Process corrections and retrospective submissions.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to implement adjustments.
• Support process reviews and testing of new controls.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on progress and risks.
• Manage priorities to meet deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Deliver flexible support across payroll operations during fixed-term period.

Skills

Strong payroll experience

HMRC knowledge

RTI knowledge

PAYE knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Resource Link payroll

Payroll software

Job description

Join CVS Group, where it's in our nature to care, support, learn and progress, as a Payroll Specialist on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Summary of the role:

Reporting to the Senior Group Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will provide additional technical and operational capacity to the payroll team for a 6 month fixed term period.

A key initial priority is to support the payroll team with a retrospective review relating to Employer National Insurance Contribution records, including leading on a recalculation, validation and retrospective payroll submission exercise.

The successful candidate will also provide flexible support across other payroll priorities, which may include supporting with ad-hoc payroll compliance related reviews, payroll data validation and supporting on review and implementation of new payroll processes. The work will flex according to business and payroll requirements.

This is a fully remote position and we are open to applicants across the UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support payroll projects and remediation activities, including payroll recalculations, validation exercises and corrective actions.
• Apply specialist payroll knowledge across PAYE, National Insurance, RTI and statutory deductions to investigate issues and ensure compliance.
• Review, analyse and validate large volumes of payroll data, ensuring accuracy through reconciliations, quality checks and audit trails.
• Process payroll corrections, support retrospective submissions and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements where applicable.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams to implement adjustments, manage financial impacts and deliver project outcomes.
• Support payroll process reviews, testing of new controls and continuous improvement initiatives following process changes.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks and resolution plans.
• Effectively manage priorities to meet project milestones, payroll deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Deliver flexible support across payroll operations, projects and ad hoc activities as required during the fixed-term assignment.

Skills and experienced required:

• CIPP (or similar) qualification desirable
• Working knowledge of Resource Link payroll (not essential, but must have strong experience with payroll software generally)
• Strong payroll experience
• Up to date working knowledge of HMRC requirements, NI legislation, PAYE and RTI
• Strong Excel skills (eg vlookup, pivot table functions) and good Microsoft Office skills generally
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to logically work through payroll issues
• Good time management, planning and communication skills
• Flexible approach

If you do not possess all the skills above, we would still love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Leave: Start with 6 weeks of leave per year, as well as a buy/sell holiday scheme
• Pension Scheme: Enjoy a pension matched up to 6%.
• Health Cash Plan: Save on everyday health treatments.
• Flexible Benefits: Access discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and more.

At CVS Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Join us and be a vital part of our mission to prioritize the well‑being of pets everywhere.