Payroll Specialist - Remote (UK)

£24,000 - £28,000 per year | Expected Start Date: January 5th, 2026

Join our close-knit team and help us deliver personalised payroll services to over 575+ clients across the UK. At Intelligent Payroll, we pride ourselves on being more personal than our competitors - we respond quickly and build real relationships with our clients. Our team loves the variety of working with different businesses, our user-friendly payroll system, and the supportive environment where help is always available.

You'll be managing between 50-100 payroll and ensuring they're all paid correctly and on time - a role where your attention to detail directly impacts hundreds of employees getting their wages when they need them.

Please note: While this is a remote role, you'll join us quarterly in Blackburn, BB1, for team meetings (with full business transparency and planning sessions) followed by a team meal at Nando's!

Tasks

What You'll Do

Payroll Processing

• Process payrolls accurately for your assigned clients, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
• Use our payroll software to meet each client's specific requirements
• Review payroll data, calculate pay, and obtain client approval before submission
• Submit reports to HMRC, pension providers, and other authorities

Client Support

• Be the main contact for your clients, providing professional and timely support
• Answer queries and resolve payroll issues quickly and effectively
• Build strong relationships that keep clients happy with our service

Professional Development

• Stay current with UK payroll legislation and tax changes
• Participate in training sessions and contribute improvement ideas
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate effectively with the team

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a payroll bureau environment
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred:

• You're a natural team connector who enjoys bringing people together
• You thrive in collaborative environments and help create positive team dynamics
• Experience using HubSpot
• Experience with Paycircle software
• Interest in process improvement and efficiency
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Benefits

What We Offer

Financial Package

• Competitive salary (£24,000 - £28,000 DOE)
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Company benefits hub with discounts

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first culture with quarterly team meetups
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support
• 24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing app

Career Growth

• Clear career progression plan tailored to your goals
• Annual training budget per employee
• Access to online courses and training videos
• Paid CIPP qualification available (if desired)
• You'll be buddied with a senior payroll specialist during training

Team & Culture

• Small, supportive team where everyone genuinely helps each other
• Quarterly team meetings with full business transparency and open discussion
• Annual Christmas day out with activities
• Quarterly team meals at Nando's
• YuLife benefits platform, including insurance coverage

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role where accuracy matters, technology makes a difference, and your work directly helps UK businesses succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us continue revolutionising payroll for businesses across the UK!