Payroll Specialist

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next career move? Our client in Northampton is looking for a talented professional to join their team in a full-time, permanent role, offering flexible and hybrid working options along with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: £Competitive
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full time
• Location: Northampton
• Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ongoing development opportunities, and a supportive, growing team environment—alongside a competitive benefits package focused on wellbeing, recognition, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate payroll processing across a range of frequencies including weekly, monthly, and annually, tailored to individual client needs.
• Maintain payroll records and manage employee lifecycle changes such as new starters, leavers, and statutory entitlements like SMP, SSP, and SPP.
• Work closely with clients to verify payroll data, resolve queries, and ensure smooth and accurate service delivery.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll information to HMRC, including FPS and EPS returns, as well as BACS payments.
• Set up and close PAYE schemes as required and act as the main point of contact for any PAYE-related correspondence with HMRC.
• Guarantee compliance with pension auto-enrolment duties, including calculating contributions and uploading data to pension portals.
• Produce essential payroll documentation such as starter checklists, P45s, and P60s in line with regulatory deadlines.
• Provide ongoing support to clients in managing and navigating their payroll systems and related processes.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients to address issues, updates, and ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Deliver end-to-end payroll services for a diverse client base, each with unique requirements and varying levels of complexity.

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Holds a CIPP qualification or similar, with a solid background in UK payroll spanning 3 to 5 years
• Previous experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy setting would be a strong advantage
• IT skills with the confidence to pick up new software and systems efficiently
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally
• Enjoys working collaboratively with others but can also operate independently when needed
• Embraces learning opportunities and is committed to personal and professional growth
• Brings energy, resilience, and a positive outlook to their work every day

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this Payroll opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV. Alternatively, call us to discuss further.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.