Payroll Specialist - Remote (UK)

£27,000 - £30,000 per year
Join our close-knit team and help us deliver personalised payroll services to over 650+ clients across the UK. At Intelligent Payroll, we pride ourselves on being more personal than our competitors - we respond quickly and build real relationships with our clients. Our team loves the variety of working with different businesses, our user-friendly payroll system, and the supportive environment where help is always available.
You'll be managing payrolls and ensuring they're all paid correctly and on time - a role where your attention to detail directly impacts hundreds of employees getting their wages when they need them.
Please note: While this is a remote role, you'll join us quarterly in Blackburn, BB1, for team meetings (with full business transparency and planning sessions) followed by a team meal. Due to our clients requirements, employees must be in the UK to apply for this role.
Tasks
What You'll Do
Payroll Processing
Process payrolls accurately for your assigned clients, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
Use our payroll software to meet each client's specific requirements
Review payroll data, calculate pay, and obtain client approval before submission
Submit reports to HMRC, pension providers, and other authorities
Client Support
Be the main contact for your clients, providing professional and timely support
Answer queries and resolve payroll issues quickly and effectively
Build strong relationships that keep clients happy with our service
Professional Development
Stay current with UK payroll legislation and tax changes
Participate in training sessions and contribute improvement ideas
Maintain accurate records and collaborate effectively with the team
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a payroll bureau environment
Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
Preferred:
You're a natural team connector who enjoys bringing people together
You thrive in collaborative environments and help create positive team dynamics
Experience with Paycircle software
Interest in process improvement and efficiency
Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Benefits
What We Offer
Financial Package
Competitive salary
Annual performance-based pay increases
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Company benefits hub with discounts
Work-Life Balance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours
Remote-first culture with quarterly team meetups
Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support
24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing app
Career Growth
Clear career progression plan tailored to your goals
Annual training budget per employee
Access to online courses and training videos
Paid CIPP qualification available (if desired)
You'll be buddied with a senior payroll specialist during training
Team & Culture
Small, supportive team where everyone genuinely helps each other
Quarterly team meetings with full business transparency and open discussion
Annual Christmas day out with activities
Quarterly team meal
YuLife benefits platform
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a role where accuracy matters, technology makes a difference, and your work directly helps UK businesses succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us continue revolutionising payroll for businesses across the UK!

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