Payroll Specialist (Fixed-Term) - Hybrid Work & Benefits

Reed; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Home working

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Reed is hiring a Payroll Administrator on a fixed term cover basis for a growing accountancy and tax advisory firm. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, client interaction, and responsibilities across pensions, CIS returns, and BACS payments.

You will support multiple clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules and pension requirements while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal colleagues. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in payroll administration or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of HMRC RTI deadlines and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Clear communication skills and ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to document processes for handover and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Process allocated client payrolls weekly and monthly from data to payslips and RTI.
• Manage pension administration for allocated clients including auto enrolment.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns within HMRC deadlines.
• Prepare and submit BACS payment files for net pay and HMRC liabilities.
• Handle client payroll queries and escalate as needed.
• Maintain clear client communication on deadlines and information.
• Process monthly internal payroll with Partner review.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pension administration

RTI submissions

CIS returns

BACS payments

Client queries

Handover documentation

Job description

Reed is hiring a Payroll Administrator on a fixed term cover basis for a growing accountancy and tax advisory firm. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, client interaction, and responsibilities across pensions, CIS returns, and BACS payments.

You will support multiple clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules and pension requirements while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal colleagues. Hybrid working is available.