Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid & Client Portfolio

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its payroll team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and pension schemes.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and a permanent contract. You will build strong client relationships and drive payroll process improvements in a professional accountancy practice environment.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or multi-client environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of payroll clients.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Experience processing payrolls from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Experience using payroll software and HMRC portals.
• Good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated portfolio of payroll clients.
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Administering statutory payments and deductions.
• Managing workplace pension schemes and pension uploads.
• Producing payroll documentation including P45s and P60s.
• Registering new clients with HMRC for PAYE.
• Monitoring HMRC accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing benefits and year-end payroll activities.
• Advising clients on payroll-related matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting payroll legislation compliance and best practice.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Payroll software

HMRC portals

Tools

Payroll software

HMRC portals

Job description

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its payroll team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and pension schemes.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and a permanent contract. You will build strong client relationships and drive payroll process improvements in a professional accountancy practice environment.