Interim Payroll Specialist

3 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom Signet Recruitment and Retention Full time £22,000 - £50,000 per year

Interim Payroll Specialist – 9 Month Contract

London based (Hybrid 2-3 days in the office)

Contract:
Interim day rate or FTC

Start Date:
November

Salary / Day Rate:
£220/day inside IR35, or up to £50,000 FTC

I am working with a leading Accountancy and Advisory firm, which over the last few years has seen excellent growth. They are known for a people-first approach and collaborative culture and they are proud to offer an inclusive, flexible and rewarding place to work. They are looking for an
Interim Payroll Specialist
to join the HR team during a period of change internally.

As an Interim Payroll Specialist, you'll take responsibility for delivering an accurate and timely monthly payroll for our people across multiple offices- for circa 1000 employees in the UK. You'll work alongside your HR colleagues and to ensure everything runs smoothly and the best possible service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end processing of the firm's internal payroll.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
  • Handle payroll queries with care, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Collaborate with HR on HR projects also- which could range from HR Administration, supporting with HR systems, and compensation and benefits
  • Support ongoing payroll process improvements and system updates.
  • Prepare payroll journals and reports for month-end and audit purposes.
  • Stay up to date with UK payroll legislation and best practice.

They are ideally looking for someone with some experience of supporting from an HR team and partnering closely, in comparison to someone who may have worked in Payroll and from more of a finance only background. Generally, you must be a dependable professional who takes pride in getting things right. You enjoy being part of a team and are happy to roll up your sleeves when needed.

They are looking for:

  • Strong payroll experience within a medium or large organisation
  • Experience in a corporate environment
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Confident managing sensitive information and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Available at short notice and able to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.

What you'll get:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A genuinely supportive and people-focused culture
  • The chance to be part of an open, values-driven firm during an exciting period of change

Please reach out/apply today if this sounds like it could be for you The process will move quickly and interviews will happy next week for the right person.



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