Payroll Specialist

Mortgage Advice Bureau Plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with UK legislation. You will maintain payroll records, process tax filings, and respond to employee queries with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and benefits including private medical insurance, generous leave, and professional development support.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Matched pension contribution

Share Save scheme

Discounts and free entertainment tickets

Flexible working hours

Wide range of Learning & Development offers

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory obligations.
• Confident with payroll software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls according to UK regulations.
• Maintain payroll records including new starters and leavers.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension schemes.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and reports.

Skills

Experience as a Payroll Administrator

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in payroll software

Excellent attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and discreet

Organised and dependable

Tools

IRIS

Sage

ADP

Excel

IRIS Cascade

Job description

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Hybrid (3 days in the Derby office, remainder from home). Full-time, 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday).

Up to £30,000 plus benefits and training support.

What You’ll Do

• Process monthly payrolls in line with UK statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain and update payroll records (new starters, leavers, pay changes, benefits).
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension schemes, and employment legislation.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and statutory reports.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee queries with professionalism and care.
• Produce payroll reports for internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and best practices.
• Support process improvements and system enhancements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator, Specialist or similar in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., IRIS, Sage, ADP) and confident with Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Great interpersonal skills with an ability to be empathetic and clear when handling queries.
• Highly trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.
• Organised, dependable and solution-focused with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of IRIS/IRIS Cascade is desirable.

Recruitment Process

1. Screening call with our TA Manager.
2. Competency interview via Teams with our hiring manager.
3. Competency-based interview at our Derby office with our hiring manager and a team member.

What’s In It For You?

• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality).
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Matched pension contribution (L&G).
• Share Save scheme (Equity).
• Discounts and free entertainment tickets.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working for Head Office roles.
• A wide range of Learning & Development offers, from 121 coaching to qualification support.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with forums you’re welcome to join from day 1.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Everyone is welcome at MAB, regardless of age, background, identity or experience. We are committed to reducing barriers in every stage of our recruitment process so everyone feels they can bring their best self when applying for new opportunities at MAB. If you’d like to hear how we can support you by adjusting our process in any way possible, please contact [e-mail].

Please note we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this time and we are unable to accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies with a full PSL in place.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) PLC is the UK’s leading mortgage network. We’re experts in mortgage and protection advice, with over 200 awards and counting. We’re proud of our reputation in the industry and of our people, who continue to be the heart of MAB’s success.