Payroll Specialist

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge?

The Firm

The organisation is a well-established payroll provider serving a diverse range of SME clients across the UK. They focus on delivering accurate and compliant payroll services with a client-centric approach. The team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to high standards.

• Provides payroll solutions to clients in various sectors within a fast-paced environment
• Emphasises compliance with current legislation, including UK payroll laws and HMRC requirements
• Uses innovative payroll technology and automation to improve processes
• Offers a supportive environment where team members share expertise and ideas
• Maintains high standards of accuracy, quality, and customer care

• Process payrolls on weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly cycles accurately and on time
• Manage statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP
• Oversee pension auto-enrolment duties and submit pension contributions
• Prepare and submit RTI returns and support year-end payroll procedures
• Liaise with clients, HMRC, and pension providers to resolve payroll queries swiftly
• Ensure payroll activities remain compliant with UK legislation and updating standards
• Review payroll data, identifying errors and ensuring high standards of accuracy
• Adopt digital systems, payroll automation, and suggest process improvements
• Support colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to departmental efficiencies

• Over 3 years’ payroll experience within the UK SME sector
• Strong knowledge of RTI, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as IRIS Payroll Professional or Bright pay (advantageous)
• Excellent Excel skills and understanding of payroll reporting
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, HMRC, and pension providers

• Experience with payroll automation tools and digital systems
• Knowledge of payroll legislation updates and compliance standards
• Exposure to payroll audits, controls, and process improvements
• Experience working with multi-client payroll environments
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

On Offer

The organisation offers a supportive team environment with ongoing training and professional development opportunities. You will work with innovative payroll systems and have the chance to build your career within a forward-thinking company.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.