Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for a rewarding career in payroll and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy running client payrolls, pension administration and all other aspects of payroll services?

If you answered yes, keep reading!

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will assist the Head of Payroll in managing a diverse portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring all payroll matters are handled with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls (end-to-end) for our clients accurately and on time, ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Ensure all payroll actions comply with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.

• Provide advice to clients and the Wellers team, responding to payroll queries.

• Support clients with payroll reporting requirements.

• Calculate benefits and produce P11d’s & PSAs, submitting them to HMRC.

• Assist with setting up new PAYE schemes and handling any payroll transitions.

• Set up pension schemes as required and manage all Auto Enrolment enquiries.

• Perform manual payroll calculations when necessary.

• Communicate with HMRC regarding any PAYE-related queries.

• Perform other related duties as required.

About You

• Knowledge: undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Relevant payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP) are preferred but not essential.

• Skills: excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy. Strong communication and numeracy skills. Ability to analyse data and work as part of a team.

• Experience: experience in end-to-end payroll processing and auto enrolment administration within a multi-payroll/ professional services environment. BrightPay payroll software experience is preferred but not essential.

What You Need to Succeed

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

• An aptitude for analytical skills and the ability to use your initiative

• A passion for providing high-quality service

• The ability to build lasting relationships and communicate effectively with our clients

• Enjoying a broad range of tasks in a dynamic environment

• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

What You Will Get in Return

• A permanent role (37.5 hours per week)

• Competitive salary

• A £500 welcome bonus following probation

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays & additional Wellers and volunteering days), pro-rated to the contracted hours of work.

• Agile working policy with a 50:50 split between home and office following probation, and flexible working hours from day one.

• Digital Nomad policy, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year.

• Regular progress reviews and SMART objectives.

• Exposure across the breadth of the payroll clients in different industries, helping to build great advisory skills.

• Regular staff socials and opportunities to support charity events.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Great working environment.

• Employee recognition awards.

• New client and employee referral schemes.

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing events.

If you're ready to develop your payroll career and be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of the Wellers family!

At Wellers, we foster an inclusive and diverse environment where our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note that candidates will be required to have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. You will also be expected to be based within a reasonably commutable distance from your designated Wellers office.

We understand the importance of your job search and the anticipation that comes with it. All applications will be carefully reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt. We will only be reaching out to candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the post.