Payroll Specialist - Remote (UK)

Intelligent Payroll; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Payroll is a remote-first payroll provider supporting 650+ UK clients. You will manage payrolls, ensure accurate payments, and build strong client relationships from home, with quarterly Blackburn meetings (BB1) for strategy and team meals.

Use our payroll software, stay compliant with UK legislation, and grow through a clear progression plan and training budget. UK residency is required to apply for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a payroll bureau environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately for assigned clients, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation.
• Use payroll software to meet each client's specific requirements.
• Review payroll data, calculate pay, and obtain client approval before submission.
• Stay current with UK payroll legislation and participate in training sessions. Maintain accurate records and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Payroll bureau experience

Tools

Paycircle software

Job description

Join our close-knit team and help us deliver personalised payroll services to over 650+ clients across the UK. At Intelligent Payroll, we pride ourselves on being more personal than our competitors - we respond quickly and build real relationships with our clients. Our team loves the variety of working with different businesses, our user-friendly payroll system, and the supportive environment where help is always available.

You’ll be managing payrolls and ensuring they’re all paid correctly and on time - a role where your attention to detail directly impacts hundreds of employees getting their wages when they need them.

Please note: While this is a remote role, you’ll join us quarterly in Blackburn, BB1, for team meetings (with full business transparency and planning sessions) followed by a team meal. Due to our clients requirements, employees must be in the UK to apply for this role.

£27,000 - £30,000 per year

Join our close-knit team and help us deliver personalised payroll services to over 650+ clients across the UK. At Intelligent Payroll, we pride ourselves on being more personal than our competitors - we respond quickly and build real relationships with our clients. Our team loves the variety of working with different businesses, our user-friendly payroll system, and the supportive environment where help is always available.

You’ll be managing payrolls and ensuring they’re all paid correctly and on time - a role where your attention to detail directly impacts hundreds of employees getting their wages when they need them.

Please note: While this is a remote role, you’ll join us quarterly in Blackburn, BB1, for team meetings (with full business transparency and planning sessions) followed by a team meal. Due to our clients requirements, employees must be in the UK to apply for this role.

Tasks

What You’ll Do

Payroll Processing

• Process payrolls accurately for your assigned clients, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
• Use our payroll software to meet each client's specific requirements
• Review payroll data, calculate pay, and obtain client approval before submission
• Submit reports to HMRC, pension providers, and other authorities

Client Support

• Be the main contact for your clients, providing professional and timely support
• Answer queries and resolve payroll issues quickly and effectively
• Build strong relationships that keep clients happy with our service

Professional Development

• Stay current with UK payroll legislation and tax changes
• Participate in training sessions and contribute improvement ideas
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate effectively with the team

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a payroll bureau environment
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred

• You're a natural team connector who enjoys bringing people together
• You thrive in collaborative environments and help create positive team dynamics
• Experience with Paycircle software
• Interest in process improvement and efficiency
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Benefits

What We Offer

Financial Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Company benefits hub with discounts

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first culture with quarterly team meetups
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support
• 24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing app

Career Growth

• Clear career progression plan tailored to your goals
• Annual training budget per employee
• Access to online courses and training videos
• Paid CIPP qualification available (if desired)
• You’ll be buddied with a senior payroll specialist during training

Team & Culture

• Small, supportive team where everyone genuinely helps each other
• Quarterly team meetings with full business transparency and open discussion
• Annual Christmas day out with activities
• Quarterly team meal
• YuLife benefits platform

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where accuracy matters, technology makes a difference, and your work directly helps UK businesses succeed, we’d love to hear from you.