Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist 
Doncaster, South Yorkshire 

Elevation Accountancy & Finance Recruitment are thrilled to have partnered with a fantastic business in the Doncaster area as they look to recruit a Payroll Specialist into their team on a full time, permanent basis. 

This role is essential in ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex payroll processes, including shift differentials, overtime, and statutory deductions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately, including calculating wages, overtime, and shift allowances
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension auto-enrolment, and company payroll policies
• Manage timekeeping software to ensure accuracy in recording hours worked, including night shifts and weekend rates
• Review and analyse staff schedules to track costs against budgets
• Prepare and analyse weekly payroll-related KPIs
• Handle statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and holiday pay calculations
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal and financial information updates
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff regarding deductions, tax codes, and benefits
• Work closely with HR and finance teams to manage new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments
• Ensure accurate pension contributions and liaise with pension providers as needed
• Generate payroll reports for management and assist with audits when required
• Post payroll transactions onto accounting software (e.g., Sage 50)
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations for management accounts
• Prepare and post holiday pay accrual for management accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts for net pay, deductions, pensions, and PAYE
• Stay updated with employment law and payroll regulations
• Provide general support to the finance team in other accounting areas when required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and pension auto-enrolment
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, ADP, Xero, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with confidential data
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with HR and finance teams
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of shift patterns and zero-hour contracts

What's On Offer:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
• Flexible working hours 
• Study support 
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Free on-site parking