Payroll Specialist - Accurate, On-Time Pay (Poole)

Michael Page Finance; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Poole is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll activities within the Accounting & Finance department for a Professional Services organisation. You will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, keeping daily payroll work organised and reliable.

The role includes processing payroll, maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, handling employee queries, and preparing payroll reports to support internal records.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll accurately and to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee pay information.
• Confidence reviewing payroll data and identifying discrepancies.
• Ability to respond clearly to payroll-related queries.
• Experience preparing payroll reports and checking information carefully.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues to collect payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately to support timely employee payments.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date payroll records for the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review payroll data and resolve discrepancies before payroll is completed.
• Handle payroll queries and provide clear information to employees.
• Prepare payroll reports to support accurate internal records.
• Keep employee pay details updated when changes are provided.
• Work closely with relevant colleagues to gather payroll information on time.
• Follow agreed payroll procedures to maintain consistent processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll records maintenance

Discrepancy resolution

Query handling

Payroll reporting

Collaboration

Job description

Michael Page Finance in Poole is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll activities within the Accounting & Finance department for a Professional Services organisation. You will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, keeping daily payroll work organised and reliable.

The role includes processing payroll, maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, handling employee queries, and preparing payroll reports to support internal records.