Specialist Payroll Officer in Central

We have a great opportunity to join our team at Benson Wood & Co for an experienced payroll professional with bureau payroll, HMRC compliance, statutory payments and payroll processing experience to join a forward-thinking accountancy practice.

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 3 Days Per Week (Actual Days can be Discussed During the Interview)

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Payroll Specialist with proven bureau payroll experience and up-to-date technical payroll knowledge. As a Payroll Specialist you will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client portfolio, including weekly, four-weekly and monthly payroll cycles, while handling client queries and ensuring accurate RTI submissions.

The successful Payroll Specialist will use BrightPay cloud, maintain workflows in Karbon and work closely with accounts colleagues to deliver a joined-up client service. At Benson Wood & Co, we are redefining what it means to be an accountancy firm. We work with ambitious, values-led business owners who want more than year-end compliance - they want clarity, confidence, and a financial partner who speaks their language.

Your duties as the Payroll Specialist include:

• Client Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of bureau clients across weekly, four-weekly and monthly pay frequencies.
• Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions.
• Manage pension auto-enrolment obligations: Contribution calculations and associated reporting for clients.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary payroll contact for clients, answering queries clearly and keeping them informed.
• Deadline Management: Plan across multiple payroll cycles to ensure each client's payroll is delivered accurately and on time.
• Year-End Processing: Manage P60s, P11Ds and payroll year-end procedures across the client portfolio.
• Software and Systems: Use BrightPay cloud, with training provided, and stay current with relevant payroll technology.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the accounts team, share client insight and contribute to a joined-up service.

You've worked in a bureau environment, understand the demands of managing multiple client payrolls, and you're confident in current payroll legislation.

Bureau Payroll Background: Previous experience gained in a payroll bureau environment, managing payroll for multiple clients.

Technical Payroll Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and statutory payments.

Payroll Cycles: Experience managing payrolls across different pay frequencies, including weekly, four-weekly and monthly.

Practice Management Software: Familiarity with Karbon or similar workflow management systems.

Professional Development: CIPP qualification or working towards it.

Interest in improving workflows: Embracing new payroll technology.

Part-time role with real responsibility and genuine ownership of your work.

Personalised development support - CPD, technical training, and the opportunity to grow with the firm.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.