Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Location: Saxmundham (Flexible/Hybrid Working) Salary circa £35,000 (dependent on relevant experience) Permanent, full time and part time options available (part time 30 hours as a minimum) Are you an experienced payroll professional adept at managing high-volume and complex payrolls?
If so, we are working with a growing accountancy firm who are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a busy Business Support team in Saxmundham.
About the Team Work within a small team managing payrolls for diverse clients in sectors like retail, charities, and technology.
Handle around 85 payrolls, from single director companies to those with up to 100 employees.
About the Role Develop your payroll skills with responsibilities including end-to-end payroll processing, BACs payments, client contact, and query resolution.
Assistant Managers will also supervise junior staff and help onboard new clients.
Key Responsibilities End-to-end payroll processing BACs payment processing Client contact and query resolution Deadline management Supervising junior staff (Assistant Manager grade) Essential Skills Accurate, detail-oriented, and methodical Ability to manage multiple priorities Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) Strong understanding of payroll processes (2 years for Senior, 3 years for Assistant Manager) Experience with auto-enrolment pensions, statutory payments, and HMRC legislation Excellent organisational and communication skills Self-motivated and team-oriented Problem-solving skills Confidentiality and discretion Desirable Skills Experience in UK practice/professional services CIPP certificates / Foundation degree in payroll management Familiarity with Star/IRIS Payroll, Sage payroll, HMRC Basic Tools, and BACS processing Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted ADZN1_UKTJ