Payroll Specialist

• Opportunity to take full ownership of a standalone payroll function
• Flexible hybrid working with a strong chance of contract extension.

This is an opportunity within a well-established organisation in the business services sector. The company operates with a professional approach and is known for its dedication to delivering excellence in its field.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end payroll independently, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain all payroll inputs including starters, leavers, variable pay, overtime, benefits, and statutory payments.
• Manage the relationship with external payroll providers, reviewing outputs and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP, and other statutory requirements.
• Complete reconciliations, payroll reporting, and journals for Finance.
• Act as the sole point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries.
• Oversee and manage year-end processes such as P60s, P11
  
  Ds, and statutory submissions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, controls, and audit trails.
• Identify and implement process improvements across payroll operations.
• Provide payroll support to HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders where required.

A successful Payroll Specialist should have:

• Proven experience operating in a standalone payroll role.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Confident in managing external payroll providers.
• Experience using major payroll systems such as ADP, iTrent, SAP, Sage, or Oracle.
• High accuracy, excellent attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Experience with in Business Services or professional services is desirable but not essential.
• Must be immediately available or on a maximum notice period of one week.

• Competitive daily rate ranging from £325 to £425
• Opportunity to work within a professional team in the business services sector.
• Temporary role providing valuable experience in payroll management.
• Chance to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist and looking for a new opportunity, apply today to take the next step in your career.