Payroll Specialist Milton Keynes, UK

Rightmove; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life Insurance

27 days holiday + volunteering days

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rightmove in Milton Keynes is seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Finance Team. You will deliver accurate, timely monthly payroll across two PAYE schemes for around 1,000 employees, handling joiners, leavers, variances, deductions and pensions while maintaining controls and compliance.

This hands-on role requires experience in a busy in‑house payroll environment, strong UK payroll knowledge, proficient Excel and a collaborative approach with People, Finance and other teams.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience working in a busy, in-house payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Confident with manual payroll calculations and pension/auto-enrolment administration.
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and payroll data analysis/reconciliation.
• Organised, accurate and able to prioritise against fixed payroll deadlines.
• Clear, empathetic communication and relationship-building across the business.
• Experience with cloud-based payroll systems (NetSuite/Zone Payroll) and month-end postings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll changes across the employee lifecycle for ~1,000 employees.
• Perform manual calculations, reconciliations and variance checks on time.
• Manage pension administration, auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers with clarity.
• Submit payroll information to HMRC and maintain confidential payroll records.
• Collaborate with People, Finance and other teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll rules

Excel skills

NetSuite/Zone Payroll

Data reconciliation

Data confidentiality

Stakeholder communication

Tools

NetSuite

Zone Payroll

Job description

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler,by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millionsof people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

Payroll Executive

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office. Tues/Weds)

Reporting to: Payroll Manager

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Executive to join our Finance Team . Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you’ll help deliver an accurate , timely and employee-focused monthly payroll across two PAYE schemes covering around 1,000 employees, supporting the full employee lifecycle from joining through to leaving, while maintaining strong controls, compliance and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role for someone with experience of working in an in-house payroll environment, who enjoys getting the detail right, solving payroll queries and working collaboratively across the business. You’ll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in providing a reliable service and improving how we work.

A typical week as a Payroll Executive might involve:

• Processing monthly payroll changes across the employee lifecycle, including joiners, leavers, variable pay, absence, deductions and family-related leave
• Completing manual payroll calculations, reconciliations, variance checks and payment files accurately and on time
• Managing pension administration, auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice arrangements and payrolled benefits
• Responding clearly and helpfully to employee and manager queries about pay, tax, pensions and statutory payments
• Submitting accurate payroll information to HMRC and maintaining compliant, confidential payroll records
• Working closely with People, Finance and other teams to resolve issues and ensure payroll changes are processed correctly
• Supporting year-end activity, audits and reporting, while identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and the employee experience
• Supporting Finance activities, including posting payroll payments and journals and assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years’ experience working in a busy, in-house payroll environment
• Has strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
• Is confident completing manual calculations and managing pension, auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice administration
• Has strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables, and can confidently analyse and reconcile payroll data
• Is organised, accurate and comfortable managing competing priorities against fixed payroll deadlines
• Communicates clearly and empathetically, takes ownership of queries and builds positive relationships across the business
• Handles confidential information with integrity and looks for practical ways to improve processes
• Experience using NetSuite, Zone Payroll or another cloud-based payroll system would be beneficial, as would some experience of posting payroll payments and journals or supporting month-end activities. A recognised payroll qualification, or progress towards one, would also be welcomed

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A proactive, organised and methodical approach
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Clear, empathetic communication and sound judgement
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
• Curiosity and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement

Salary range

Life at Rightmove

Despite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

• Wecreatevalue…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• Wethinkbigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• Wecaredeeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• Wemovetogether…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• Wemakea difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

What we offer

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.