Clients Payroll Specialist

We are currently partnered with an established and highly respected Chartered Accountancy who are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its growing Client Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys managing client relationships, working on complex payrolls, and getting involved with project work. The role will be a 12-month FTC getting involved in BAU processing as well as assisting with the Paycircle system implementation. You will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with current UK legislation. You'll become a trusted point of contact for your clients, providing expert advice and resolving payroll queries while maintaining the highest standards of service. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish • Processing payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines • Handling BACS payments and liaising with HMRC on PAYE matters • Providing expert guidance on payroll legislation and employment-related issues • Processing complex payroll calculations including statutory payments, holiday pay, termination payments and benefits • Supporting colleagues across the wider payroll team during busy periods • Assisting with payroll system implementation and continuous process improvements • Building strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication You'll ideally have: • Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation • Experience processing payrolls from start to finish • Knowledge of BACS payments and HMRC processes • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills • Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills • The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet strict deadlines • Experience handling complex payroll calculations including SMP, SPP, ShPP, holiday pay, termination payments, Benefits in Kind and Alabaster calculations • Experience using PayCircle and/or IRIS Payroll Professional This role can be considered 100% remote. Experience with both Paycircle and IRIS Payroll Professional will be essential due to the implementation. They are interviewing immediately, please apply if interested 52002OC INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.