179 Payroll Accounting jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a small Payroll Bureau are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities will include:

• Process and submit monthly and weekly payrolls including statutory year end returns and P60s.
• 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.
• Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs where necessary.
• Process all statutory payments as appropriate i.e. SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP.
• Full responsibility of auto-enrolment pension.
• Maintain client and employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

They are interviewing immediately, please apply if interested.

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Global Marine Energy Services Leader

Our client is a world-leading provider of marine energy services and solutions, setting the benchmark for quality for over 25 years. With operations across 20 international offices , they combine local expertise with a truly global reach.

We're seeking a highly organised Payroll Specialist to join their HR and Finance teams on a 14-month fixed-term contract . You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle across 20 offices worldwide.

• Collaborate with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring deadlines and compliance.

• Review and approve payroll reports, resolving errors or discrepancies.

• Stay updated on global payroll and tax legislation and share updates with HR.

• Coordinate new starter, leaver, and contract processes with providers.

• Liaise with Finance on salary, tax, pension, and social security payments.

• Provide payroll insights and reports to HR and Finance.

• Lead investigations into payroll issues and support year-end reporting/audits.

Essential:

• Strong payroll experience, ideally across multiple locations.

• Business-level English (written & spoken).

• Excellent accuracy, numeracy, and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Highly organised, proactive, and confident handling sensitive data.

• Strong communicator and effective team player.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of additional languages.

• Experience with HRIS (Cascade preferred).

• Be part of a global organisation shaping the marine energy sector.

• Gain experience across multiple international payrolls.

• Join a supportive, collaborative HR and Finance team.

• Develop expertise in payroll legislation worldwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven Payroll Specialist who thrives in an international environment.

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Your new company
Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple regions, including the UK, France, wider Europe, and Singapore. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery, while also supporting benefit renewals and liaising with third-party providers.
Your new role

• End-to-end UK payroll processing for approx. 150 employees
• Oversight of international payrolls
• Partnering with external consultancies for international compliance
• Supporting annual benefit renewals and vendor coordination
• Utilising Workday Payroll Module for data accuracy and reporting
• Collaborating with HR and Reward teams on payroll-related matters
• Supporting the IVC process and stakeholder engagement

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven UK payroll expertise
• Exposure to international payroll - consultancy support available
• Experience with benefit renewals and third-party coordination
• Strong working knowledge of Workday Payroll
• Background in financial or professional services (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: 60,000 - 70,000 DOE
• Hybrid working pattern
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive team
• Exposure to international payroll and benefits strategy
• Collaborative culture with high accountability and autonomy

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Our client is looking to recruit a Client Payroll Specialist for a new role where you can utilise your existing skills and extend your payroll knowledge whilst working in a friendly and supportive Payroll team.

Duties include:

As a Client Payroll Specialist, the role will involve managing and processing UK payrolls for a diverse range of clients, ensuring accurate and timely end to end payroll operations, handling client queries, communicating with HMRC, while maintaining high service standards.

As a Client Payroll Specialist, the day to day work will encompass:

• Preparing client UK payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
li>Incorporating payroll changes that have been notified by agreed cut-off dates
• Calculation of SSP, SMP, etc. where applicable
• Providing management information and reports
• Providing security payslips for each employee
• Respond to client queries
• Monthly pension administration

Candidate criteria:

The main criteria for any candidate applying for this position is a combination of strong payroll skills and sound knowledge of employment issues.  They will be able to demonstrate that they have worked in an environment where it is necessary to deliver accurate information on a timely basis.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in UK payroll preparation (including year-end processing), within a bureau environment < i>Clear written and verbal communication
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to multi task and reprioritise workload in a calm and efficient manner
• Excellent IT skills, with intermediate Excel knowledge
• Experience in Iris Payroll Professional is ideal, but not essential as training will be given.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Role Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursements in compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and tax regulations. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain payroll accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and deliver excellent employee service.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, including salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, and reimbursements.

• Ensure compliance with statutory laws, tax regulations, PF, ESI, TDS, and other labor laws.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, and audit trails.

• Collaborate with HR to capture new hires, exits, attendance, and leave data for payroll processing.

• Reconcile payroll data with financial systems and prepare payroll reports for management.

• Address employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Liaise with external payroll vendors, auditors, and government agencies as required.

• Support year-end activities including tax filings, Form 16, and audit requirements.

• Continuously improve payroll processes, automation, and reporting practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–6+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or shared service environment.

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll, tax laws, and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in payroll software (SAP, ADP, Oracle HCM, Workday, or similar).

• Solid understanding of MS Excel for reporting and reconciliations.

• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in multinational organizations or large-scale payroll operations.

• Knowledge of global payroll processes (if role supports multiple geographies).

• Certification in Payroll Management or HR is a plus.

Our client, a large, well know company based in the central London are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist on 6 month contract fixed term contract basis. The offers hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Flexible working is also available.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will join an established payroll team of 8 responsible for the company's payroll totalling around 5000 employees. The payroll is managed in house from start to finish, including benefits and pension administration. Alongside the UK payroll the team also process payrolls for multiple European countries.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate previous experience processing a busy payroll, ideally from start to finish. You should have a good understanding of UK PAYE legislation and a good understanding of how to calculate deductions such overpayents, maternity, sickness payments, Tax and National Insurance. Previous experience of European payrolls is not essential and this role offers a rare opportunity to learn international / European payroll processing.

In reward for your skills you will join a great business at the top of their field offering an excellent development opportunity. If you are looking for work and have the payroll skills detailed above then then we want to hear from you!

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Our client, a large, well know company based in the central Birmingham are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist on 6 month contract fixed term contract basis. The offers hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Flexible working is also available.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will join an established payroll team of 8 responsible for the company's payroll totalling around 5000 employees. The payroll is managed in house from start to finish, including benefits and pension administration. Alongside the UK payroll the team also process payrolls for multiple European countries.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate previous experience processing a busy payroll, ideally from start to finish. You should have a good understanding of UK PAYE legislation and a good understanding of how to calculate deductions such overpayents, maternity, sickness payments, Tax and National Insurance. Previous experience of European payrolls is not essential and this role offers a rare opportunity to learn international / European payroll processing.

In reward for your skills you will join a great business at the top of their field offering an excellent development opportunity. If you are looking for work and have the payroll skills detailed above then then we want to hear from you!

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Payroll Specialist

Location: Croydon
Salary: 42,000 (DOE)

Flexible working pattern: 1-2 days a week in the office (Flexible)

Essential experience required - experience using Frontier/Chris21 - you will not be considered if you do not have this system knowledge!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly UK payroll from start to finish
• Process P11Ds, pay review implementation and gender pay reporting
• Respond to all employee queries
• Manage starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime and other pay elements
• Coordinate with external payroll provider to ensure smooth processing and resolution of any issues
• Keep up to date with UK payroll legislation

What you'll bring:

• Confident processing end to end UK payroll
• Strong UK payroll legislation, tax and NI regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Confident using Excel

What's on offer:

• Progression path: EMEA payroll training
• Fully funded study support
• Supportive and friendly team
• Flexible working hours

Don't miss out and apply today! Looking for someone to start ASAP.

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Portfolio Payroll is proud to be partnering with a well-established and reputable accountancy practice located in dURHAMto recruit a Payroll Executive on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a progressive payroll professional to join a supportive and forward-thinking team in a client-focused environment.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls, while also providing a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
  * Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
  * Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including RTI submissions and auto-enrolment
  * Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP
  * Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients' accountants as necessary
  * Assisting with year-end procedures including P60s and P11Ds
  * Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes
  * Building and maintaining strong client relationships, offering advice and guidance when needed

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice)
• Proficient using Excel, Brightpay and Xero
• Confident Communicator
• Good eye for detail, and can work with precision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

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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