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About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time Payroll Specialist role within the London Westminster payroll team, offering hybrid working options. The role involves providing comprehensive payroll services to a diverse client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll services to portfolio of clients varying in size and complexity
• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis
• Process starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, RTI submissions, and pension deductions
• Set up and cease PAYE schemes with HMRC
• Act as primary contact with HMRC for all PAYE related matters
• Calculate auto enrolment pension deductions and ensure compliance
• Upload pension contributions and starters to appropriate pension portals
• BACS file submission
• Submit HMRC RTI information, FPS and EPS ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare P45s, P60s, Starter Declarations and other relevant forms
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure accuracy of payroll data, answer queries, resolve problems, and provide payroll support
• Communicate with clients, other staff, Directors, and HMRC
• Support clients in the day-to-day running of payroll systems
• Serve as the go-to person for members of the Oxford payroll team

Requirements

• Ideally CIPP qualified with 3-5 years UK payroll experience
• Experience within an accountancy/bureau environment is highly desirable
• Strong IT skills and able to pick up new software packages very quickly
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to prioritise workload effectively and work in a flexible manner
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment
• A self-starter with a high level of resilience
• Demonstrates strong team spirit but also very effective working independently
• A positive “can do” attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Must have full right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered

Skills

• Payroll processing
• Statutory payment calculations
• RTI submissions
• Pension deductions
• PAYE scheme setup and cessation
• HMRC communication
• Auto enrolment
• BACS submission
• P45/P60 preparation
• Client liaison
• Problem-solving
• IT proficiency
• Organisational skills
• Prioritisation
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills (written and verbal)

Location

• London Westminster
• Covent Garden

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Hybrid working

Experience Level

• 3-5 years UK payroll experience

Education Level

• CIPP qualified (ideal)

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary that is reviewed annually in June

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a great location in the heart of London’s Covent Garden
• Opportunity to join a longstanding firm with a rich history and strong employee culture, recently merged with a top 35 accountancy practice
• Supportive, work-hard, play-hard culture with open plan hot desking office
• Frequent opportunities to socialise and undertake activities with colleagues
• 35-hour working week
• Full support towards progressing in a long-term career within the firm, with opportunities to specialise
• Ongoing technology initiative to ensure the firm maximises the use and benefit of available technologies and AI
• Access to regular social events for internal and external networking opportunities
• Opportunity to implement own initiatives to shape firm’s methodologies or be part of development teams
• ESG committee within the firm driving sustainable change
• 20 days’ paid holiday (increased by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a maximum of 5 days) + Bank Holidays + 3 or 4 Christmas closure days
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A volunteering day per year paid by the firm
• A professional subscription paid by the firm
• Mental health team in the workplace and on-demand counselling service available for staff 24/7
• Health cashback scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Season ticket loans

About the Company

• Alliotts is an accountancy and tax advisory practice with origins dating back to 1869, offering a full range of accountancy services with specialist teams.
• Alliotts joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in September 2024, a growing top 35 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals.
• Shaw Gibbs culture is based on values of expert, respectful, innovative, and collaborative.
• Shaw Gibbs develops high performing, diverse teams and offers opportunities for development and progression.
• The practice is known for its friendly and supportive team culture, providing training and development to enhance technical, commercial, and management skills.
• Shaw Gibbs prioritizes its people and continuously seeks to improve the employee experience.
• Shaw Gibbs is committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
• Shaw Gibbs has several offices in Central and Southern England and ambitious expansion plans.

Equal Opportunity

• Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates.
• They ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience and accommodate specific needs or require adjustments during the recruitment process.
• Shaw Gibbs believes diversity strengthens the firm and stimulates a rich, creative environment.
• They are committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.