Senior Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a permanent role. You will manage the end-to-end processing of client payrolls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in client payroll, proficiency in Brightpay, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in client payroll within a Bureau or Practice.
• Confident communicator who can work with precision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs regarding payroll compliance.
• Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients' accountants as necessary.

Skills

Client payroll experience

Proficiency in Brightpay

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is proud to be partnering with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice located in Sheffield to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls, while also providing a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
• Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
• BACs payments for clients
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs
• Setting up new payroll clients
• Setting up pension schemes, PAYE scheme closures and analysis of payroll
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
• Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP
• Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients' accountants as necessary
• Assisting with year-end procedures including P60s and P11Ds
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes

Desirable skills and attributes

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice)
• Proficient using Brightpay
• Confident Communicator
• Good eye for detail, and can work with precision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environmentAble to work independently and collaboratively

If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.