Payroll Specialist

Alliotts are an accountancy and tax advisory practice who can trace their origins back to 1869. With offices based in Guildford and Central London, they offer a full range of accountancy services with specialist teams who advise on business strategy and corporate finance; a strong Media team and China Desk are amongst its niche offerings.
Alliotts joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in September 2024, a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. 
The Shaw Gibbs culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our London Westminster payroll team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid working options.
The Role

Job requirements

• Ideally CIPP qualified with 3-5 years UK payroll experience.
• Experience within an accountancy/bureau environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong IT skills and able to pick up new software packages very quickly.
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and work in a flexible manner.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
• A self-starter with a with a high level of resilience.
• Demonstrates a strong team spirit but also very effective working independently.
• A positive “can do” attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop.

Job responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide payroll services to portfolio of clients varying in size and complexity
• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis (or as directed)
• Process starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, RTI submissions, pension deductions etc.
• Set up PAYE scheme with HMRC and cease schemes when needed
• Act as primary contact with HMRC for all PAYE related matters
• Calculating auto enrolment pension deductions and ensuring compliance
• Uploading pension contributions and starters to appropriate pension portals
• BACS files submission
• Submit HMRC RTI information, FPS and EPS ensuring deadlines are met
• Preparation of P45s, P60s, Starter Declarations and other relevant forms as required
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure accuracy of payroll data and answer phone queries, resolve problems and provide payroll support
• Communicate with clients, other staff, Directors and the HM Revenue & Customs
• Support clients in the day to day running of payroll systems
• ‘Go to’ person for members of the Oxford payroll team

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work at a great location in the heart of London’s Covent Garden
• Opportunity to join a longstanding firm with a rich history and strong employee culture, that has recently merged with a top 35 accountancy practice
• A competitive salary that is reviewed annually in June
• A supportive, work-hard, play-hard culture with an open plan hot desking office for all staff and senior leaders and frequent opportunities to socialise and undertake activities with colleagues
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working options to encourage a healthy work-life balance
• Full support towards progressing in a long-term career within the firm, with opportunities to specialise. Most of our management team have trained within the firm
• Ongoing technology initiative to ensure the firm maximises the use and benefit of available technologies and AI to embrace change so that we don’t stand still
• Access to regular social events for internal and external networking opportunities to progress your network and sphere of influence
• Opportunity to implement your own initiatives to shape the firm’s methodologies or be part of one of our development teams
• ESG committee within the firm driving sustainable change for our future
• Other exciting benefits, including:
• 20 days’ paid holiday (increased by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum of 5 days) + Bank Holidays + 3 or 4 Christmas closure days
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A volunteering day per year paid by the firm
• A professional subscription paid by the firm
• Mental health team in the workplace and on-demand counselling service available for staff 24/7 to support their wellbeing
• Health cashback scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Season ticket loans

 
Diversity, equality and inclusion
Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to [email protected].
We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Right to work
Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.