Payroll Specialist

Hazlewoods is one of the largest independent chartered accountants and business advisers in the Southwest, with more than 600 professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff. We’re proud of our strong technical expertise, our supportive culture, and our genuine focus on doing great work for our clients.

We’re now looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. If you've built up solid payroll experience, enjoy working with accuracy and pace, and like the variety that comes with supporting different clients, this could be a great next step for you.

• Processing client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Making sure payrolls are completed, signed off, and submitted in line with BACS payment deadlines
• Applying your knowledge of pensions and automatic enrolment
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records, from payroll checklists to employee and client information
• Administering statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, Shared Parental Leave, and Adoption Pay

• Direct application bonus
• On-site parking
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 more)
• Flexi-time
• Clear career progression pathways
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• A range of health & wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, online GP access, and mental health support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular social events across the firm and within teams

• At least 2 years payroll experience
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to team goals
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and manual calculations
• The ability to balance multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Confident communication skills and strong organisational ability

Cheltenham GL51 0UX
: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Payroll: 2 years (preferred)

United Kingdom (required)

In person

If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely makes an impact, you like variety, and you want to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.