788 Payroll jobs in the United Kingdom

Payroll Specialist

25,000 - 28,000 + Training + Bonus + Company Benefits

York, North Yorkshire (Commutable from: Tockwith, Harrogate, Wetherby, Leeds, Tadcaster, Garforth)

Do you have Payroll, Finance or Accounting experience looking to join a nationally-renowned company where you can play a key part within a successful, friendly and large finance team?

On offer is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established company who will invest in training and development, alongside a clear progression plan if you do wish to further your career.

This multi-million pound business operate within a highly prestige industry working with the likes of BBC, ITV and leading corporations.

You will play a key role in the generation, calculation and management of payroll and timesheet duties. This will be a 35 hour contracted week based from their modern and fully-equipped office.

The role would suit a Payroll Administrator, Coordinator or Manager who is looking to develop and progress while becoming a valued member of the finance team to maximise efficiencies.

The role:

• Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm).
• Payroll and Timesheet management.
• Working with large finance department on other tasks.

The person:

• Payroll experience.
• Administrator, Coordinator, Specialist, Lead.
• Commutable to West York.

Portfolio Payrolls are currently working with a large organisation in the Altrincham area who are currently recruiting for a Payroll expert to join their team. They provide an excellent working environment, work from home opportunity and other great incentives!

The title of the role may change depending on the level at which you join the team.

Key Duties/Tasks:

• Technical skills including Payroll System experience & excel skills
• You will get an opportunity to work on bureau/umbrella payroll
• Driving deadlines and check payroll of the more junior team members
• Support the busy payroll department high volume starters and leavers

• Experience dealing with multiple payrolls of varying shift patterns
• Must have very strong Excel (VLookUps/Pivot Tables)
• High volume, fast paced
• Using Sage 50 payroll system
• Delve into international payroll and UK payroll

• Provide comprehensive advice to employees in relation to payroll queries
• Ensuring all necessary payments are made within the deadlines set, for example Reconciliations.
• Opportunity to get involved with significant payroll projects
• Manual calculations

Desirable skills and attributes:

• 3+ years payroll experience ideally

• Previous payroll experience in a fast paced and high-volume environment in industries such as recruitment payroll
• Bureau/umbrella payroll experience preferred
• A keen eye for detail
• Enjoy working within a team
• Motivated to progress to management
• Supervisory experience advantageous
• Excellent communicator as you will be answering queries
• Confident with Excel
• Sage 50 payroll system experience ideally
• CIPP advantageous not essential

Benefits

• Employer matched pension
• parking on-site
• Up to 24 days paid holiday each year plus public holidays.
• Hybrid working post probation
• Birthday off
• Flexible working
• Study support
• Great incentives and socials events!

Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5.30pm with 1-hour unpaid break.

To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) and ask for Liam. Alternatively, please email (url removed) and I will get back to you imminently.

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Job Summary

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a services organisation in central Harrogate who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. Working for an established business and reporting into the payroll manager you will be responsible for several large payrolls.

Key Duties/Tasks:

• End to end payroll
• Manual calculations
• Communicating payroll legislation
• Prepare and submit reports
• Produce and distribute payslips
• Stakeholder and employee relations
• Complex query resolution

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Experienced payroll officer/administrator/specialist
• Excellent communicator
• Co-ordinating the payroll
• Overtime submissions
• Vlookups - need strong Excel
• High levels of accuracy & attention to detail.
• Reports, checking cross referencing
• Strong legislation knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive benefits programme
• 30-5 with flexibility
• Role itself is hybrid - 2 days in the office
• Medicash scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking

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Job Summary

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a professional services organisation in central Manchester area who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. Working for an established business and reporting into the payroll manager you will be responsible for a large payroll.

Key Duties/Tasks:

• End to end payroll
• Manual calculations
• Communicating payroll legislation
• Prepare and submit reports
• Stakeholder and employee relations
• Complex query resolution

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Experienced payroll officer
• Excellent communicator
• Co-ordinating the payroll
• Overtime submissions
• Vlookups - need strong Excel
• High levels of accuracy & attention to detail.
• Reports, checking cross referencing
• Strong legislation knowledge
• Workday knowledge desirable

Benefits

• Competitive benefits programme
• 9 - 5.30 - Some Flex
• Role itself is hybrid - working from the Manchester office

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Portfolio Payroll is collaborating with a well-established accountancy practice based in Birkenhead who are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a respected organisation who is rewarding and supportive.

About the role:

• Responsible for own portfolio of client payrolls
• Operating weekly and monthly payrolls
• Obtain the relevant information from the client, process the information and send the final payroll and pay slips etc to the client
• Notify the client of the PAYE and NIC liability
• Arrange the BACS payment of employees for some of the clients
• Undertake quality control reviews of the payrolls
• Dealing with client queries regarding payroll matters
• Dealing with Auto enrolment; pension letters and upload

What's on offer:

• Salary Up to 32,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Flexi time
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private health care
• Great team ethic and many more

If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.

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This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to perform complex payroll and pension calculations. It is ideally suited to an experienced payroll professional with exposure to multi-jurisdictional payrolls and experience working with third-party global payroll providers.

You will be the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related queries, escalating issues to the Group Payroll & Systems Manager where necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Processing of starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/payments.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for select UK legal entities.
• Input and reconciliation of fixed pay data (e.g. salary changes, pay uplifts).
• Input and reconciliation of variable pay data (e.g. overtime, allowances, bonuses, and ad hoc payments).
• Application of tax code and student loan notifications.
• Conducting monthly auto-enrolment pension assessments.
• Reconciling and submission of workplace pension payments to pension providers
• Submission of Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC.
• Preparation of nominal ledger reports for Finance to support accurate financial reporting.
• Year-end processing and reconciliations, including RTI, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.

International Payroll Responsibilities:

• Bi-monthly payroll processing for the US and Australia.
• Monthly payroll processing for France and Sweden.
• Application of country-specific and state-specific pay rules (e.g. US 401(k), US state tax laws, Australian award rates and superannuation, French RTT and leave deductions).
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll data across all regions.
• Coordinate with local payroll providers where applicable to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data and highlight any discrepancies to the Group Payroll & Systems Manager.

General Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including those related to Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Information Security.
• Perform any reasonable additional duties within your capability as requested by management as necessary to support the business.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience in UK end-to-end payroll processing.
• Proficiency in payroll software; Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to process complex payroll and pension calculations accurately.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues proactively.
• Experience managing or supporting international payrolls or working with global payroll providers.

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with international payroll legislation and practices.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Employee assistance programme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site free parking
• Hybrid working

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

German-Speaking Payroll Specialist | Remote with Travel

Are you a German-speaking Payroll Specialist looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their CBS team, based out of the Darlington Centenary House location. This is a primarily remote role , offering flexibility while still providing the chance for collaborative in-person interaction.

About the Role:

You'll be responsible for processing payroll for all German sites, ensuring full compliance with legislation and SOx controls. This role involves maintaining strong relationships with internal customers and external agencies, responding to all payroll-related queries including those concerning tax, social security, illness, and insurance. You'll also have the opportunity to initiate and participate in continuous improvement projects and contribute to customer meetings in Germany.

While primarily remote, occasional travel to the Darlington office (approximately once per quarter) will be required. Very infrequent business travel to Germany may also occur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll for all sites in line with legislation and completing appropriate SOx controls.
• Maintaining relationships with internal customers and external agencies, responding to all internal and external queries regarding tax, social security, illness, insurance, etc., including audits.
• Initiating and participating in continuous improvement projects within internal departments.
• Maintaining and updating document workflow and work procedure manuals.
• Participating in (virtual) customer meetings at customer sites within Germany and answering payroll-related queries.

What We're Looking For:

• German language skills (professional level essential)
• Good knowledge of German legislation
• Good knowledge of applicable payroll legislation
• SAP experience
• Strong Excel skills

PAYE Rate: 20.63 - 22.93 per hour

Ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role? To apply, please call Danielle on (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Our client is looking for a Direct Payment Payroll Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating all payroll processes.
• Deal with employee salary and payroll queries.
• Maintain and update static payroll data as per business requirements
• Process and submit monthly and four weekly payrolls including statutory year end returns and P60s.
• Maintain client and employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Process all statutory payments as appropriate i.e. SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP.
• Full responsibility of auto-enrolment pension.
• Raising of client contracts.

Payroll experience and Sage experience are highlight desirable.

They are interviewing immediately, please apply if interested.

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Job Title: Temporary Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: Colchester, Essex
Job Type: Temporary (Up to 3 Months)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary:Competitive - please state your salary expectations on your CV

Job Summary We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for an established client based in Colchester.
This is an immediate start opportunity, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing high-volume payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 2,000 hourly-paid employees
• Manage end-to-end payroll duties including starters, leavers, and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation
• Handle payroll queries and liaise with internal departments
• Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Generate payroll reports as required

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior payroll position
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation
• Ability to manage high-volume, weekly payrolls from employees working on an hourly basis
• Experience using Sonar payroll software is advantageous but not essential.
• Own transport is essential due to the location (not accessible by public transport).

Additional Information

• Contract Length: Up to 3 months
• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9-5.30
• Location: On-site in Colchester

If you're a confident payroll professional ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and include your salary expectations on your CV.

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