Payroll Specialist

Sewell Wallis is working with a thriving business based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing finance team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that continues to go from strength to strength, offering real stability, variety and the chance to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes.

The company is proud of its supportive team culture and focus on professional development, making this the perfect environment for a experienced Payroll Specialist who enjoys working in a busy and rewarding role. The ideal Payroll Specialist candidate will have experience within a Payroll Bureau environment.

What will you be doing?

• Managing multiple payrolls across weekly, monthly, and annual pay frequencies.
• Processing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring all statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP etc.) are processed and submitted correctly.
• Preparing and submitting RTI returns and completing year-end reporting for HMRC.
• Administering auto-enrolment pension schemes and managing contributions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records and employee data.
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing excellent support to staff and managers.
• Liaising with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure a smooth and compliant payroll process.
• Assisting with payroll audits and supporting continuous process improvement.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience working in an end-to-end payroll position.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, and pensions.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (experience with Paycircle desirable).
• Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information with care.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working - up to 3 days working from home.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension contribution and healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance and wellbeing support.
• A fantastic working culture with opportunities for progression.
• The chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking, growing business.

To avoid missing out or for more information, please contact Eleanor Kirk.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.