Payroll specialist – 12 month FTC

Company: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Apply for the Payroll specialist – 12 month FTC
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Job Description

Your new company

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n 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 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.

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Your new role

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

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

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  • Proven experience in a UK payroll position
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  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
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  • Strong communication and friendly phone manner
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  • Immediate or short-notice availability
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Posted: October 3rd, 2026