Payroll Specialist

Iconic Resourcing Accountancy and Finance division is excited to bring a fantastic Payroll Specialist opportunity to the market. Having partnered with one of the UK’s leading independent firms of investment, pensions, and risk experts, they are seeking a skilled individual to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis within their Glasgow city centre offices on a hybrid & flex model.

The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in managing the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with company policies. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, this role will involve managing payroll-related queries, maintaining compliance with HMRC, and contributing to payroll improvements across the business.

Key Duties:

● Process monthly payroll efficiently and accurately across the organisation for 1,400 UK employees

● Assist with the calculation and submission of PAYE to HMRC, both monthly and at tax year-end

● Administer payroll benefits, ensuring compliance with relevant policies

● Respond to queries related to payroll, pensions, and benefits

● Adhere to internal processes, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance at all stages

● Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

● Complete month-end payroll reports and ensure smooth reporting processes

● Provide cover for the Payroll Manager when needed and offer guidance to junior team members

● Develop and maintain payroll documentation and stay up to date with industry best practices

Skills & Experience Required:

● CIPP qualification is desirable

● Proven practical payroll experience, with a solid understanding of PAYE and payroll calculations

● RTI and auto-enrolment exposure

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Experience in using payroll systems

● Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential

Offering a competitive base salary, great benefits, a hybrid working model & a fantastic, supportive team environment.

Please get in touch with Hannah Green at Iconic Resourcing Ltd. for a confidential discussion.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across the UK, please visit our website.