Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK11 1BN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Additional Resources Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SSH/AR/069796 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Specialist to join a well-established professional accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services to small and medium-sized organisations.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll services and supporting client accounts efficiently.
This is a full-time permanent role offering hybrid working options (3 days office, 2 day from home), a salary range of £33,000 - £35,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
- Processing monthly and weekly payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
- Managing CIS returns and related processes
- Administering pensions, including auto-enrolment uploads and redeclarations
- Handling statutory payments and benefits in kind
- Communicating with HMRC to resolve queries
- Managing client billing and debt chasing
- Maintaining relationships and daily communications with a varied client portfolio
- Handling payroll queries from clients and staff
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as a Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Senior, Payroll Specialist, SeniorPayroll Coordinator, SeniorPayroll Clerkor in a similar role.
- Proven payroll experience of at least 3 years within accountancy practice
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory payments, tax rules, National Insurance, pensions, and auto-enrolment
- Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality obligations
- Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
- Professional approach when handling sensitive matters
What's on offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid working options
- Flexible working hours in a supportive environment
- Company pension Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Free parking
- Health and wellbeing support
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Sick pay
- Bonus scheme
- Opportunities for career progression
- Collaborative culture that values contribution and development
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and supportive team while advancing your payroll career.
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.