This position forms part of a busy payroll function, working closely with team members and reporting directly to a Payroll Manager. The role is responsible for delivering accurate, end‑to‑end payroll services for an allocated group of clients, including processing pay runs, managing statutory submissions, and handling pension-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full-cycle payroll processing within agreed deadlines
- Prepare and issue payroll-related employee documentation
- Submit RTI returns and pension contribution files
- Process payments to HMRC and other third parties
- Build positive working relationships with clients and respond to queries
- Communicate with HMRC when required
- Produce schedules for statutory payments
- Use data imports to support payroll processing
- Perform manual calculations including starters, leavers, tax, NI, student loans, and pensions
- Calculate apprenticeship levy, employment allowance, and small employer relief
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of payroll experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Understanding of pension processes and Auto Enrolment requirements
- Familiarity with statutory legislation, HMRC rules, and payroll compliance
- High attention to detail and strong numeracy
- Confident team player with willingness to learn
- Adaptable with a proactive approach
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a client-facing role
- CIPP training or similar qualification is advantageous