Senior Payroll Specialist

Shoreham-By-Sea Temporary £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a reputable organisation. This role will be based in Shoreham-By-Sea and involves overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Payroll
  • HMRC

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established organisation based in West Sussex.

Job Description

  • Lead, manage and develop the day to day running of the payroll function, which includes salary, pensions and expenses, starters, leavers, contract changes and tax code changes - with due regard to employment legislation and College policies and procedures.
  • Establish and ensure the payroll process has sufficient financial controls in place and operates within the College's Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures
  • Ensure accurate month and annual returns are completed for all pension schemes, and all deadlines met.
  • To ensure the payroll team can advise managers, People Team, and staff on a range of payroll and pension issues. To review and maintain service standards within the payroll team.
  • Work with the payroll system providers to ensure the correct system setup, to develop the system to improve utilisation and to improve reporting.
  • To be the College's expert on pension legislation and the operation of the College's pension schemes, including leading on the implementation of pension and payroll related legislative and system changes.
  • Ensure the College discharges its obligations in relation to employee's pension arrangements and compliance with current pension legislation and the rules of the schemes administered by the College.
  • To maintain an appropriate level of technical knowledge in payroll and pension matters and develop and maintain a sufficient level of skill to utilise standard College and Finance Systems
  • To work closely with Colleagues within the Finance Team, People Team, and the College, and with people in external organisations.
  • Support both internal and external audits


The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Specialist should have:

  • Proven expertise in payroll processes, HMRC Compliance and PSA reporting
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Experience working within an Accounting & Finance department.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data.
  • Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000.
  • Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Inclusive and collaborative company culture.
Contact
Nathan Jeffery
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6910566
Phone number
+44 127 320 1209

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Business Services
Location
Shoreham-By-Sea
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Nathan Jeffery
Consultant phone
+44 127 320 1209
Job reference
JN-122025-6910566