Senior Payroll Specialist (12-Month FTC) UK Client Payroll

PayAssist, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll bureau in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role involves processing end-to-end payrolls, managing complex payroll tasks, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience, client-facing skills, and familiarity with payroll software. Join a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to delivering high-quality payroll services and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior payroll role, ideally within a payroll bureau or accountancy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls with varying pay frequencies.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of UK clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage complex payrolls including directors’ pay, statutory payments, pension deductions and leavers/joiners.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, RTI submissions and auto-enrolment.

Skills

Experience in senior payroll role

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Client payroll management

Handling complex payroll queries

Attention to detail

Payroll software proficiency

CIPP qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A payroll bureau in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role involves processing end-to-end payrolls, managing complex payroll tasks, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience, client-facing skills, and familiarity with payroll software. Join a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to delivering high-quality payroll services and continuous improvement.