Senior Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll is proud to be partnering with a well‑established and reputable accountancy practice located in Leeds to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multiple client payrolls, while also providing a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end processing of client payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
• Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
• BACs payments for clients
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs
• Setting up new payroll clients
• Setting up pension schemes, PAYE scheme closures and analysis of payroll
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including RTI submissions and auto‑enrolment
• Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP
• Preparing payroll journals and liaising with clients’ accountants as necessary
• Assisting with year‑end procedures including P60s and P11Ds
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll legislation and industry changes

Desirable skills and attributes

• Previous experience in client payroll (Bureau/ Practice)
• Proficient using Brightpay
• Confident Communicator
• Good eye for detail, and can work with precision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

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