Payroll Specialist (Hybrid, UK) - Growth & Compliance

Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ambition is seeking an Associate Director – Payroll, Accounts & Tax to lead end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse UK client portfolio. You will manage multiple pay frequencies, ensure accuracy, and uphold compliance with RTI, auto-enrolment, and HMRC deadlines.

Working in our hybrid London-based Outsourcing team, you’ll develop client relationships, drive process improvements, and contribute to CPD to keep technical knowledge current while supporting the firm’s growth and client service

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Practical experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls in a client-facing setting.
• Confident user of payroll software and spreadsheet tools; able to use formulas.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and on time across multiple pay cycles.
• Manage RTI submissions and HMRC correspondence to meet deadlines.
• Administer auto-enrolment, including employee assessments and contributions reporting.
• Handle HMRC documents (P45s, P60s) to support onboarding/offboarding.
• Complete year-end payroll processes and reconciliations.
• Keep clients informed of regulatory updates and changes in legislation.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll queries and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare client invoices and manage collections professionally.
• Operate Paycircle and other cloud payroll platforms for real-time collaboration.
• Support process improvements and CPD to stay current.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Weekly & monthly payroll

Payroll software

Spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

CPD mindset

Team player

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

Paycircle

Job description

Ambition is seeking an Associate Director – Payroll, Accounts & Tax to lead end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse UK client portfolio. You will manage multiple pay frequencies, ensure accuracy, and uphold compliance with RTI, auto-enrolment, and HMRC deadlines.

Working in our hybrid London-based Outsourcing team, you’ll develop client relationships, drive process improvements, and contribute to CPD to keep technical knowledge current while supporting the firm’s growth and client service