Payroll specialist – 12 month FTC

Company: ICAEW
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Location: Wythenshawe
Job Description:

Your new company

This people-orientated organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a confident payroll professional who can process payroll end to end and quickly embed themselves into a fast-paced environment ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing.This position is a 12month FTC with some possibility of an extension or permanent contract at the end. You will have 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Your new role

Within your new role, you will be expected to administer payroll data and keep up to date with payroll queries.

  • Process weekly, fortnightly, lunar and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to business deadlines.
  • Handle statutory payments calculations/adjustments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.
  • Complex payments
  • Be a team player and work well collaboratively.
  • Liaise with external clients to support with any payroll queries.
  • Calculate and process adjustments, holiday pay, bonuses, overtime, and salary changes.
  • Ensure correct treatment of starters, leavers, P45/P46 starter checklists, and RTI submissions.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a UK payroll position
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong communication and friendly phone manner
  • Immediate or short-notice availability

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026