Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Johnston Carmichael Full time

We are looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and take overall responsibility in ensuring all payroll matters are handled with great care and in full compliance with all aspects of legislation whilst maintaining a positive relationship with each payroll stakeholder.

Location is flexible for this role, but candidates should be within commuting distance of our Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Elgin office.

The Payroll Specialist/Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for (but not limited to):

  • Experience of end-to-end payroll processing, including complex payroll processes and legislation
  • Working knowledge of the current payroll and taxation legislation
  • Experience of auto enrolment administration including re-enrolment
  • Excel skills and a solid experience in data analysis
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills (internal and external)
  • Experience in managing client expectations and resolving any issues raised

About You:

  • A leader of your work and your professional learning
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
  • Previous experience of working with IRIS Payroll Professional/PayCircle payroll software would be advantageous although not essential. 
  • Applicants will ideally have bureau experience, ideally with a Chartered Accounts firm
  • Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred

Why JC?

With 14 offices across Scotland and beyond, we’re one of the country’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers. Working at Johnston Carmichael means working in a team of over 900 sharp minds - each of which is valued and heard. We support our people to ensure they can grow their own way through proactive learning and development.

At Johnston Carmichael we want what’s best for our clients, our people, and our communities. You’ll be joining a team that’s engaged with its local communities and committed to supporting them. Over the last decade, we’ve raised over £450,000 for charitable causes across Scotland and we’re also Gold Sponsors of the Kiltwalk. You can read more about our culture and the values that define us  here .

We have a People and Culture Forum that generates ideas for positive change and has several subgroups including LGBTQIA+ and Gender Equality which seek to educate and encourage everyone in our firm to be themselves in order to do their best work.

If you value enabling leadership, quality, integrity, and a workplace that prioritises giving back as much as you put in, then Johnston Carmichael is the firm for you.

How working for us can work for you:

As a valued member of the Johnston Carmichael team, you’ll benefit from a number of employee benefits including but not exhaustive to; a personal pension scheme, annual leave, and life assurance, as well as your own personal training and development plan. Click  here to see what’s on offer at Johnston Carmichael.

We know that 9-5 office hours aren’t for everyone. We support flexible working and also use a hybrid working model. One size doesn’t fit all, so let’s discuss what might work for you and our firm.

Doing the Right Thing and Standing in Other People’s Shoes are two of our core values. We nurture and celebrate individuality at Johnston Carmichael. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities. Our culture is one where everyone is enabled to be a leader of their work and their learning.

If you’re ready to work in an innovative and forward-thinking firm alongside talented, sharp minds, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment

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