Payroll Specialist (Hybrid) – Growth & Benefits Focus

Northampton Business Directory; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. This role involves managing payroll operations, client communications, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of payroll experience in an accountancy setting. The company offers a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Flexitime scheme

Company pension

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Health Assured Programme

Sick pay and enhanced maternity leave

Bonus scheme

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ payroll experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory payments, tax rules, NI, pensions, and auto-enrolment.
• Confident dealing with payroll discrepancies and resolving errors.

Responsibilities

• Running weekly and monthly payrolls including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Managing CIS returns and CIS suffered.
• Pension administration including auto-enrolment, uploads and re-declarations.
• Daily communication with clients.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of tax rules

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

BrightPay software

Job description

An independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. This role involves managing payroll operations, client communications, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of payroll experience in an accountancy setting. The company offers a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression.