Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine London; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London seeks a Payroll Specialist in Poole for a well-regarded accountancy practice. This full-time, hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 from home) offers £28,000 to £30,000 annually and focuses on delivering accurate payroll services across a varied client portfolio.

Responsibilities include processing payrolls, RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and year-end tasks, with a strong emphasis on client service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payrolls for multiple clients and sizes.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including PAYE and NI.
• Proficient with payroll software and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for diverse clients.
• Submit RTI returns to HMRC and meet all deadlines.
• Handle deductions, pensions auto-enrolment and legislated payments.
• Manage starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and expenses.
• Provide timely responses to payroll queries and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures and statutory reporting.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Payroll software proficiency

Job description

Sheridan Maine London seeks a Payroll Specialist - Hybrid for a well-regarded accountancy practice in Poole. This full-time post, paying £28,000 to £30,000 annually, involves managing a varied client portfolio and delivering accurate, efficient payroll services. Duties include processing payrolls, handling statutory deductions, resolving client queries and maintaining precise records. Candidates should possess prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, solid numerical ability and proficiency with relevant software. Following initial training, the working pattern offers three days in the office and two days from home, supporting genuine work-life balance. The practice provides professional development prospects within a supportive, collaborative payroll team.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in central Poole to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and supportive payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of working with multiple clients, takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service and thrives in a collaborative environment. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) following an initial training period, along with opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Managing client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, responding to payroll queries and providing excellent customer service.
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, expenses and statutory payments.
• Preparing and submitting RTI returns to HMRC, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Managing pension auto-enrolment, including assessments, reconciliations and liaison with pension providers.
• Calculating PAYE, National Insurance, student loan deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Setting up new PAYE schemes and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting year-end payroll processes, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident managing payroll responsibilities in a busy environment.

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Experience processing payrolls of varying sizes and frequencies.
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Good IT skills and confidence using payroll software.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.