Payroll Specialist FTC

We’re recruiting a detail?oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join a centralised payroll team on a 6 month FTC. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you’ll deliver accurate, end to end in house payroll services across eight UK payrolls, ensuring full statutory compliance and supporting continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end to end monthly payroll processing for multiple UK payrolls
• Calculate employee pay, including statutory payments and adjustments
• Manage pension submissions
• Prepare and submit RTI returns and ensure ongoing HMRC compliance
• Submit employee payments via NatWest
• Produce and distribute payslips, P45s and statutory reports (P11D, PSA)
• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
• Maintain and update payroll and Time & Attendance systems
• Respond professionally to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Complete statutory and third-party reporting
• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll operations
• Support internal and external audits and regular payroll reviews

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Proven experience within UK payroll administration, ideally in a shared service or multi?payroll environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance
• Confident using payroll systems, T&A software and Microsoft Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Discreet, trustworthy and confident handling sensitive information

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Full-time
• Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–13:00
• Enhanced benefits package
• Possibility of contract extension / permanent

Hybrid working available
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000