Payroll Specialist

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. The role involves processing payroll, managing statutory payments, and administering pensions. Applicants should have at least three years of payroll experience within an accountancy practice and strong knowledge of payroll processes. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Enhanced maternity leave

Sick pay

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience of at least 3 years within accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and related legislation.
• Ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly and weekly payroll including wages, bonuses, and deductions.
• Managing CIS returns and related processes.
• Administering pensions and handling statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processes

Statutory payments

Tax rules

National Insurance

Pensions management

GDPR awareness

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Specialist to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized organisations.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll services and supporting client accounts efficiently.

This is a full-time permanent role offering hybrid working options (3 days office, 2 day from home), a salary range of £33,000 - £35,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly and weekly payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Managing CIS returns and related processes
• Administering pensions, including auto-enrolment uploads and redeclarations
• Handling statutory payments and benefits in kind
• Communicating with HMRC to resolve queries
• Managing client billing and debt chasing
• Maintaining relationships and daily communications with a varied client portfolio
• Handling payroll queries from clients and staff

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Senior, Payroll Specialist, Senior Payroll Coordinator, Senior Payroll Clerk or in a similar role.
• Proven payroll experience of at least 3 years within accountancy practice
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory payments, tax rules, National Insurance, pensions, and auto-enrolment
• Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality obligations
• Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Professional approach when handling sensitive matters

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working hours in a supportive environment
• Company pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Collaborative culture that values contribution and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and supportive team while advancing your payroll career.

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