Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistWe have a great opportunity to join our team at Benson Wood & Co for an experienced payroll professional with bureau payroll, HMRC compliance, statutory payments and payroll processing experience to join a forward-thinking accountancy practice.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Bureau Payroll Specialist, Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Assistant, Payroll ClerkSALARY: circa. £ 30,000 per annum pro rata + BenefitsLOCATION: Bellshill, North LanarkshireJOB TYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 3 Days Per Week (Actual Days can be Discussed During the Interview)JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Payroll Specialist with proven bureau payroll experience and up-to-date technical payroll knowledge.As a Payroll Specialist you will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a varied client portfolio, including weekly, four-weekly and monthly payroll cycles, while handling client queries and ensuring accurate RTI submissions.The successful Payroll Specialist will use BrightPay cloud, maintain workflows in Karbon and work closely with accounts colleagues to deliver a joined-up client service. This is a role with real ownership, scope to improve processes and the chance to develop within a collaborative professional services environment.ABOUT USAt Benson Wood & Co, were redefining what it means to be an accountancy firm. We work with ambitious, values-led business owners who want more than year-end compliance - they want clarity, confidence, and a financial partner who speaks their language.With nearly 90 years behind us, were deeply rooted in the Scottish business community, but were not stuck in the past. We believe in modern tools, plain-English advice, and a team culture built on clarity and mutual respect.DUTIESYour duties as the Payroll Specialist include:Client Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of bureau clients across weekly, four-weekly and monthly pay frequenciesCompliance and Accuracy: Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current HMRC requirements, including RTI submissionsStatutory Payments: Process SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory entitlements correctly and on timeAuto-Enrolment: Manage pension auto-enrolment obligations, contribution calculations and associated reporting for clientsClient Communication: Act as the primary payroll contact for clients, answering queries clearly and keeping them informedDeadline Management: Plan across multiple payroll cycles to ensure each clients payroll is delivered accurately and on timeYear-End Processing: Manage P60s, P11Ds and payroll year-end procedures across the client portfolioSoftware and Systems: Use BrightPay cloud, with training provided, and stay current with relevant payroll technologyWorkflow Management: Keep jobs and workflows up to date in Karbon and identify where processes could work betterTeam Collaboration: Work closely with the accounts team, share client insight and contribute to a joined-up serviceCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSYou're technically sharp, highly organised, and take pride in getting the details right. You communicate clearly with clients and colleagues alike, and you know how to work efficiently through a busy schedule without cutting corners. You've worked in a bureau environment, understand the demands of managing multiple client payrolls, and you're confident in current payroll legislation. You don't wait to be told how to improve something; if you spot a better way, you speak up.Must-haves:Bureau Payroll Background: Previous experience gained in a payroll bureau environment, managing payroll for multiple clientsTechnical Payroll Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and statutory paymentsPayroll Cycles: Experience managing payrolls across different pay frequencies, including weekly, four-weekly and monthlyAttention to Detail: Strong accuracy skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines without cutting cornersClient Portfolio Ownership: Confidence to take responsibility for your own client portfolio and workloadCommunication Skills: Comfortable dealing directly with clients and working collaboratively with colleaguesProactive Approach: Able to follow processes while identifying opportunities to improve the way work is deliveredNice-to-haves:BrightPay Experience: Experience using BrightPay cloud or desktopPractice Management Software: Familiarity with Karbon or similar workflow management systemsProfessional Development: CIPP qualification or working towards itTechnology Interest: Interest in improving workflows and embracing new payroll technologyWhat Youll Get:People-first culture built on clarity, trust, and teamworkPart-time role with real responsibility and genuine ownership of your workPersonalised development support - CPD, technical training, and the opportunity to grow with the firmCollaborative, ego-free team that supports each other's successForward-looking firm that embraces modern tools and is open to new ways of working - so your role stays strategic, not just transactionalNO AGENCIES PLEASEHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.JOB REF: AWDO-P14839This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Benson Wood & CoAWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ