Payroll Executive

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy and fast-paced payroll team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate payroll services, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and supporting both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.

• Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, tax codes and statutory deductions.

• Handle payroll queries and resolve pay-related issues.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension requirements and payroll legislation.

• Process invoicing, payroll adjustments and reconciliations.

• Administer pension enrolments and submissions.

• Complete year-end payroll activities, CIS returns and statutory reporting.

• Conduct payroll compliance checks and support audit requirements.

• Produce and reconcile financial reports, statements and customer account balances.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across payroll and finance systems.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements.

About You

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory reporting.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Confident using payroll and finance systems, with strong IT skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

• Proactive problem-solver with a strong customer-service focus.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.