Payroll Specialist

About the Company

A leading professional services firm specialising in accountancy, tax, and advisory services for private clients, businesses, and international organisations.

The firm is recognised for providing tailored financial solutions, expert guidance, and a high level of personal service.

With a long-standing heritage and a strong reputation for excellence, it supports clients across a wide range of complex financial and advisory matters.

About the Role

Process UK payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll amendments and incorporate employee changes received within agreed payroll cut-off periods.
• Calculate statutory payments including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Produce payroll reports, management information, and analytical data to support client requirements.
• Prepare and distribute secure employee payslips and payroll documentation.
• Process salary payments, PAYE, and National Insurance submissions through BACS payment systems.
• Advise clients on payroll payment requirements, including employee payments and statutory obligations.
• Respond to payroll queries relating to areas such as terminations, share schemes, expenses, benefits, and pension deductions.
• Complete Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients via telephone and email, providing professional payroll support and guidance.
• Liaise with HMRC on payroll-related matters, resolving queries and ensuring accurate submissions.
• Support colleagues with payroll processing activities and provide assistance during peak periods when required.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting team development and providing technical guidance on payroll queries.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll projects, process improvements, and additional tasks as required.
• Required Skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines, prioritise workloads, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience processing UK payrolls from start to finish, including year-end activities, statutory reporting, and payroll submissions, ideally within a bureau setting.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries effectively, including PAYE matters and correspondence with HMRC.
• Comfortable working with payroll systems and technology, with strong IT capability and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience processing BACS payments and managing payroll-related payment requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and deliver high levels of service.
• Adaptable and open to system improvements, process changes, and new payroll technologies.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with Pay Circle payroll software would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Pay range and compensation package
• Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.