Location: UK (Hybrid working available)
Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time
About the Role
We are working with a large, multi-site UK organisation to recruit an experienced P11D Payroll Specialist. This role sits within a well-established payroll and reward function and is responsible for the accurate preparation, reporting, and submission of P11D and P11D(b) returns, alongside related HMRC compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong benefits-in-kind knowledge who enjoys working in a complex, high-volume environment and collaborating with finance, HR, and reward teams.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and submit annual P11D and P11D(b) returns in line with HMRC requirements
Calculate and reconcile benefits in kind (e.g. company cars, fuel, private medical, accommodation, expenses)
Ensure accurate application of Class 1A NICs and manage related payments
Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather benefit and payroll data across multiple entities
Support PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) where applicable
Act as the subject matter expert on P11D legislation and HMRC guidance
Respond to HMRC queries and audits relating to P11D reporting
Identify process improvements and support automation and controls around benefits reporting
Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience delivering end-to-end P11D and benefits-in-kind processing
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
Experience working in a large or multi-entity organisation
High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills
Confident communicator able to work with HR, Finance, Reward, and external providers
Comfortable working to tight statutory deadlines
Experience with payroll or benefits systems (e.g. ADP, SAP, Workday, iTrent or similar)
Desirable
Payroll qualifications (CIPP or equivalent)
Experience supporting PSA calculations
Exposure to international or group payroll environments
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working options
Generous benefits package
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work within a growing, purpose-led organisation
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