Job Description:

Payroll SpecialistLocation: SunderlandSalary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits PackageHours: Ideally Full-Time (40 hours per week), although applications from candidates seeking 30+ hours per week will also be considered.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
Your New Company
A highly successful and well-established accountancy and payroll bureau based in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive business that prides itself on delivering exceptional payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients.Offering flexible working arrangements, hybrid working, and an attractive benefits package, this role would suit an experienced payroll professional looking for a long-term career opportunity.
Your New RoleReporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring that all payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Processing end-to-end payroll for a variety of clients across different sectors.
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and holiday pay.
• Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments.
• Managing pension uploads and auto-enrolment administration.
• Processing CIS payments, deductions and submissions.
• Submitting FPS and EPS returns to HMRC.
• Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees.
• Ensuring payroll compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Supporting other members of the payroll team as required.

What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a payroll position, ideally within an accountancy practice, bureau or payroll services environment.
• Experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Essential CIS payroll experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Payroll software experience and confident IT skills.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working with one day per week working from home.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion regarding your career.

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