Payroll Specialist

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy and fast-paced payroll team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate payroll services, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and supporting both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, tax codes and statutory deductions.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve pay-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension requirements and payroll legislation.
• Process invoicing, payroll adjustments and reconciliations.
• Administer pension enrolments and submissions.
• Complete year-end payroll activities, CIS returns and statutory reporting.
• Conduct payroll compliance checks and support audit requirements.
• Produce and reconcile financial reports, statements and customer account balances.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across payroll and finance systems.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements.

About You

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory reporting.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Confident using payroll and finance systems, with strong IT skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong customer-service focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.