Senior Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000-£55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | London Area, |
| Company: | Lords Group Trading Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 67 |
Summary
Job Advert
Own the payroll. Protect the detail. Support the business. Build your future with Lords.
Are you a senior payroll professional who combines technical expertise with a strong controls mindset?
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll across Head Office and our multi-site merchanting
businesses. This is a key role working closely with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring payroll across the Group is accurate,
compliant and delivered on time.
You’ll play an important part in maintaining strong governance, supporting Finance reporting, and ensuring payroll processes stand
up to audit in a growing AIM-listed business.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll for multiple entities with our outsourced payroll provider
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC, RTI and auto-enrolment requirements
* Processing starters, leavers, pay changes, bonuses, overtime and deductions
* Managing pensions, P11Ds and year-end processes
* Producing payroll journals, reconciliations and reporting for Finance
* Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining strong financial controls
* Acting as the key point of contact for HR, branch managers, HMRC and pension providers
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* Proven experience in a Senior Payroll / Payroll Specialist role
* Experience running payroll in a multi-site organisation
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
* Excellent attention to detail and a controls-focused mindset
* Strong Excel skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines
Desirable:
CIPP qualification and experience in retail, distribution, merchanting or other operational businesses.
Location: Flexible. As we are a multi-entity business, this role could be based at any one of our main finance hubs – London W5,
Chelmsford or Northampton
Hours: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri
Salary range: £50,000-£55,000 per annum
If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership of payroll in a growing business — and work closely with Finance
leadership — we’d love to hear from you.
Company Description
Lords Group Trading is a UK-wide, London Stock Exchange–listed business operating across building materials, plumbing, heating and
DIY. Our success is built on strong local businesses, great people and a culture that continues to evolve as we grow.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.
Own the payroll. Protect the detail. Support the business. Build your future with Lords.
Are you a senior payroll professional who combines technical expertise with a strong controls mindset?
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll across Head Office and our multi-site merchanting
businesses. This is a key role working closely with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring payroll across the Group is accurate,
compliant and delivered on time.
You’ll play an important part in maintaining strong governance, supporting Finance reporting, and ensuring payroll processes stand
up to audit in a growing AIM-listed business.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll for multiple entities with our outsourced payroll provider
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC, RTI and auto-enrolment requirements
* Processing starters, leavers, pay changes, bonuses, overtime and deductions
* Managing pensions, P11Ds and year-end processes
* Producing payroll journals, reconciliations and reporting for Finance
* Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining strong financial controls
* Acting as the key point of contact for HR, branch managers, HMRC and pension providers
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* Proven experience in a Senior Payroll / Payroll Specialist role
* Experience running payroll in a multi-site organisation
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
* Excellent attention to detail and a controls-focused mindset
* Strong Excel skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines
Desirable:
CIPP qualification and experience in retail, distribution, merchanting or other operational businesses.
Location: Flexible. As we are a multi-entity business, this role could be based at any one of our main finance hubs – London W5,
Chelmsford or Northampton
Hours: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri
Salary range: £50,000-£55,000 per annum
If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership of payroll in a growing business — and work closely with Finance
leadership — we’d love to hear from you.
Company Description
Lords Group Trading is a UK-wide, London Stock Exchange–listed business operating across building materials, plumbing, heating and
DIY. Our success is built on strong local businesses, great people and a culture that continues to evolve as we grow.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.