Senior Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate processing of client payrolls. Key responsibilities include managing payroll queries, liaising with HM Revenue & Customs, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in client payrolls, proficiency in Brightpay, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice) required.
• Proficient using Brightpay essential.
• Confident communicator who can work with precision.

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.

Skills

Client payroll experience

Brightpay proficiency

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Independent and collaborative work

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 environment
• Able 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.

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