Payroll Analyst

FT Recruitment has been asked to exclusively partner with our growing chartered accountancy client, managing their recruitment process for a Payroll Analyst to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a well-established practice, providing a high-quality payroll service to a diverse portfolio of clients. The role will focus on managing smaller client payrolls, with full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process.

Key Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of smaller client payrolls from start to finish
• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Handle all aspects of the payroll lifecycle, including starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments and deductions
• Process pension auto-enrolment, opt-ins, opt-outs and pension contributions
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare and submit payroll information and statutory reports to HMRC and relevant pension providers
• Deal directly with client payroll queries, providing a professional and responsive service
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in line with GDPR requirements
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including P60s and other statutory requirements
• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and ensure client payrolls remain compliant
• Work closely with the wider accounts and tax teams to deliver a joined-up service to clients
• Provide general payroll advice and support to clients as required

We’re looking for someone with previous payroll experience and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple client payrolls, keeping up to date with HMRC legislation and statutory requirements, and handling pension auto-enrolment. Strong attention to detail, numeracy and organisation are essential, alongside the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a positive, client-focused approach are important, with payroll software experience being an advantage.

Get in touch with Kris @ FT Recruitment Group to discuss this exciting opportunity.