Payroll Specialist Friday 17 July 2026

UK Payroll Specialist

Full-Time | FMCG Sector

Our client, a well-established and fast-paced FMCG organisation based in Glasgow, is seeking an experienced UK Payroll Specialist to join their busy payroll function. Working within a friendly and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while delivering an excellent payroll service across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and wants to be part of a supportive team where colleagues genuinely work well together.

Previous payroll experience is essential.

Unfortunately, applications from candidates without payroll experience will not be considered.

• End-to-end processing of UK payrolls on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions and statutory payments.
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Managing payroll deductions including tax, National Insurance, pensions and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Administering statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
• Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC legislation and current payroll regulations.
• Responding to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Reconciling payroll reports and validating payroll data prior to processing.
• Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
• Producing payroll reports for management and finance teams.
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Supporting payroll audits and continuous process improvements.

• Proven experience working within a payroll environment.
• Good understanding of HMRC payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy payroll department.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Team player with a proactive and positive approach.

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to join a successful organisation.
• Supportive and welcoming payroll team.
• Varied and fast-paced role with ongoing development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.