Payroll Specialist – UK Payroll, Pensions & Compliance

Mpeople Recruitment North West; Oldham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Onsite subsidised canteen

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation in Oldham. You will be responsible for weekly payroll processing for over 100 staff and ensuring timely, accurate payslips.

This role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 37 hours, with benefits including free parking, onsite canteen, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' payroll experience.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll procedures (PAYE, pensions, P60s).
• Strong Excel skills and payroll reporting experience.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and efficiently for over 100 employees.
• Prepare, review and analyse daily efficiency reports.
• Manage payroll queries, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete statutory payroll returns and general payroll administration.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with UK legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support the accurate processing of PAYE, pensions and P60s.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure payroll deadlines are achieved.
• Identify and address payroll discrepancies to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mpeople Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established global organisation in Oldham. You will be responsible for weekly payroll processing for over 100 staff and ensuring timely, accurate payslips.

This role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 37 hours, with benefits including free parking, onsite canteen, and generous holiday entitlement.