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Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist – Finance & Administration Team
About the Role
Join Years, a fast-scaling business dedicated to revolutionising dog food with human-cut, personalised meals designed to support each dog’s unique needs. We’ve grown from a bold idea to serving thousands of happy customers across the UK, with ambitions to scale internationally.
His/Her Mission? To ensure every member of our team is paid accurately and on time while strengthening payroll processes for a business built on continuous improvement. You’ll own end-to-end payroll and pension administration, collaborating with employees, managers, and external providers to uphold compliance, efficiency, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain employee payroll and pension records.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and statutory returns.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, pension regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with HMRC, pension providers, and Finance to uphold accuracy.
- Support payroll reconciliations and accounting activities for Finance.
- Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.
- Assist in payroll audits and year-end reporting.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements for scalability.
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Requirements
Experience
- Proven payroll administration experience, including payroll taxation.
- Pension administration background.
- Basic Accounts Payable (AP)/Accounts Receivable (AR) knowledge.
Core Skills
- Deep understanding of HMRC payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Hands-on experience with payroll/accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, ERP systems).
- Prior work in fast-paced, scaling, or startup environments.
Personal Attributes
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
- Sensitivity to confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Collaborative with Finance, HR, and external stakeholders.
- Reliable, accountable, and people-focused.
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What’s In It For You?
- £31,000–£34,000 salary.
- Medicash Level 4 Cashback plan.
- Wellbeing budget (£200/year).
- Learning & Development budget (£250/year).
- Lunch & Learn programme (e.g., dog first aid, financial literacy).
- Discounts on Years’ pet treats and business partners.
- Team subsidies: Employee groups, quarterly OS (e.g., axe-throwing, cocktail making).
- Perks:
- Up to 2 weeks working abroad annually.
- Yappa of the Month recognition.
- 1 volunteer day (dog-themed or otherwise).
- Casual dress policy.
- Holiday buy-back (up to 1 week per year).
- Birthday/non-working day off.
- Mental health & EAP support.
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