Annapurna
Senior Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: London, West London (5 days per week in office)
We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of monthly payroll for 330+ employees, with the organisation expected to grow significantly. You'll ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with UK payroll legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle for 330+ employees, including commission-based payroll, with the workforce expected to grow to approximately 700 employees.
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension auto-enrolment, and RTI.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and department leads to ensure payroll data, including commission payments, is accurate and complete.
- Prepare pension submissions, payroll journals, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
- Manage payroll queries professionally and resolve discrepancies quickly.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
- Support the Senior Accountant and wider Finance team with payroll and ad hoc finance activities.
- Act as a key link between HR and Finance to ensure payroll information is delivered accurately and on time.
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- Proven UK end-to-end payroll experience.
- Demonstrable experience processing commission-based payroll is essential.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, statutory leave, auto-enrolment, and RTI.
- Experience with payslips, employee benefits, and pension administration.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
- Experience with PayEscape, Phase 3, or similar cloud-based payroll software.
- Highly accurate, organised, and self-motivated, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
- Fluent English and the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Desirable: CIPP qualification or progress towards it, and experience in a fast-growing or scaling organisation.
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