Payroll Specialist (Stand alone)

Payroll Specialist (Stand alone) - Full or part-time - Leeds - End-to-end - Weekly & monthly - Hybrid

Your new company
FULL OR PART TIME (4 DAYS) AVAILABLE
HYBRID WORKING 1-2 DAYS
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST HAVE PERMANENT UK RTW & FULL END TO END PAYROLL KNOWLEDGE

A well established, UK-wide specialist services business is seeking to appoint a Stand Alone Payroll Specialist. With a strong presence across multiple regions and a large operational workforce, the organisation delivers complex projects and operates in a highly regulated environment.Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to high standards, the company offers a stable and supportive setting with opportunities for development and progression.

Your new role

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from input through to completion
  
• Managing statutory submissions, including EPS filings, in line with strict deadlines
  
• Reviewing and analysing timesheet data to identify trends and discrepancies
  
• Administering deductions such as Attachment of Earnings orders, pensions, and other voluntary contributions
  
• Handling new starters and leavers, including relevant documentation (e.g. P45s)
  
• Responding to employee queries regarding pay, tax, and deductions in a clear and professional manner
  
• Supporting year-end processes, including P11Ds where applicable
  
• Producing periodic reporting such as gender pay gap analysis
  
• Liaising with internal teams and external bodies to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
  
• Assisting the wider finance team with additional duties as required
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven payroll experience, ideally managing both weekly and monthly cycles
  
• Strong working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and current payroll legislation
  
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of data accurately
  
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and manipulate datasets
  
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters to non-specialists
  
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities
  
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support wider team objectives
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with annual review
  
• Generous holiday allowance plus additional service-related entitlement
  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
  
• Flexible working hours around core business needs
  
• Free on-site parking
  
• Structured performance and development reviews
  
• Access to training and career progression opportunities
  
• Employee wellbeing support, including access to confidential assistance services
  
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives
  

What you need to do now

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