Job Title: Outsourcing Senior (Payroll Specialist)
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
About the Opportunity:
ProTalent are currently working with a well-established and highly successful Payroll Bureau to recruit an Outsourcing Senior with a strong background in payroll to join their friendly team in Uckfield. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while working in a supportive, professional environment with excellent career prospects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a diverse portfolio of payroll clients (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).
* Full end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
* Reconcile payrolls to client data and ensure client approval before issuing final reports and payslips.
* Prepare payroll journals and reconcile PAYE figures weekly and monthly.
* Produce BACS files for payment submission.
* Administer Pension Auto-Enrolment and ensure timely submissions to The Pensions Regulator.
* Upload pension contributions and changes to provider platforms.
* Handle all payroll-related queries from clients and HMRC confidently and professionally.
Skills & Experience:
* Strong numeracy and accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
* Thorough knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension rules.
* Confident in manual payroll calculations and explaining figures to clients.
* Solid understanding of auto-enrolment and pension scheme reporting.
* Proven experience working under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
* Intermediate Excel and competent across Microsoft Office.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent client service skills.
Why Join?
* Join a highly respected and growing firm with an impressive client base.
* Friendly and collaborative team environment.
* Strong focus on employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and career development.
* Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.
Interested?
Contact Lydia today on 01273 491852 or email lydia@protalent.co to find out more or to apply.
If this isn’t quite the right fit, we’d still love to hear from you – we’re always happy to discuss your career goals and help you find the perfect role.