Payroll Specialist – Hybrid & UK-focused

AQA Recruiting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Health Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme

Pension contributions up to 18.5%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

35-hour working week with hybrid model

Free on-site gym

Job summary

AQA is hiring a Payroll Administrator for Manchester to support weekly and monthly payrolls for employees, temporary workers and associates. You’ll help ensure accurate, on-time payments while expanding your payroll knowledge.

You’ll join a Payroll Team in the Finance Department within a smart hybrid model—two days in the office and flexible remote work. You’ll gain experience with UK payroll legislation, RTI, pensions and system processes.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll administration experience with knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain employee payroll records and support month-end processes.
• Support RTI submissions and payroll reconciliations.
• Assist in payroll system improvements and compliance activities.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll legislation

MHR iTrent

Tools

MHR iTrent payroll system

Job description

AQA is hiring a Payroll Administrator for Manchester to support weekly and monthly payrolls for employees, temporary workers and associates. You’ll help ensure accurate, on-time payments while expanding your payroll knowledge.

You’ll join a Payroll Team in the Finance Department within a smart hybrid model—two days in the office and flexible remote work. You’ll gain experience with UK payroll legislation, RTI, pensions and system processes.