Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid, End-to-End & Mentoring

JGA Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate in Peterborough for end-to-end UK payroll processing, pensions and auto-enrolment. This hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days at home) involves managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions, and mentoring junior staff.

Experience with PayCircle or Xero is advantageous. You will liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with UK legislation while

Qualifications

• Previous client payroll experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong end-to-end UK payroll processing knowledge.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment pensions.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls with competing deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients, HMRC and pension providers.
• PayCircle or Xero experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of end-to-end client payrolls across different pay frequencies.
• Process payroll accurately and ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Administer pensions and auto-enrolment, including submissions to pension providers.
• Manage payroll information, employee changes and client records.
• Prepare and submit client payroll payments through BACS.
• Liaise directly with clients, HMRC and pension providers.
• Resolve payroll queries and provide technical guidance.
• Support and mentor junior members of the payroll team.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and client service.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client liaison

UK payroll legislation

Auto-enrolment pensions

HMRC liaison

Excel skills

Tools

PayCircle

Xero

Job description

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate in Peterborough for end-to-end UK payroll processing, pensions and auto-enrolment. This hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days at home) involves managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions, and mentoring junior staff.

Experience with PayCircle or Xero is advantageous. You will liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with UK legislation while