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Payroll Analyst
- Salary
- £35K–£40K
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
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About The Company
CMA Recruitment Group is working with an established commercial business to recruit an experienced Payroll Analyst. The organisation operates internationally and offers the opportunity to contribute to an important payroll function while the business continues to develop its international activity. You will join a supportive, collaborative team and work closely with colleagues across HR and Finance, as well as external payroll providers.
About The Role
This is a 9–12 month fixed-term contract based in Portsmouth, with hybrid working available. As Payroll Analyst, you will support the accurate and timely processing of a monthly UK payroll covering approximately 700 employees, alongside a smaller Spanish payroll. UK payroll experience is the priority; previous international payroll experience is beneficial but not essential.
The role will suit a payroll professional who takes ownership of their work, is confident investigating discrepancies and enjoys working with payroll data. You will complete checks, reconciliations and variance analysis, help maintain effective controls, and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries. The position also provides an opportunity to broaden your experience in an international payroll environment and become involved in additional payroll activity as the business grows.
Qualifications
To be considered, you should have practical payroll experience and a strong working knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation. You will be comfortable applying your understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and workplace pensions. Experience with payroll reconciliations, controls and variance analysis is important, as is the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
You should have strong Excel skills, ideally including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS. Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high level of accuracy are essential. You will also need to communicate effectively with HR, Finance and external providers, manage your workload independently, and take responsibility for completing work to agreed deadlines. Spanish payroll or wider international payroll experience would be advantageous, but is not required. A CIPP qualification, or current study towards one, would also be beneficial.
Responsibilities
CMA Recruitment Group is working with an established commercial business to recruit an experienced Payroll Analyst. The organisation operates internationally and offers the opportunity to contribute to an important payroll function while the business continues to develop its international activity. You will join a supportive, collaborative team and work closely with colleagues across HR and Finance, as well as external payroll providers.
About The Role
This is a 9–12 month fixed-term contract based in Portsmouth, with hybrid working available. As Payroll Analyst, you will support the accurate and timely processing of a monthly UK payroll covering approximately 700 employees, alongside a smaller Spanish payroll. UK payroll experience is the priority; previous international payroll experience is beneficial but not essential.
The role will suit a payroll professional who takes ownership of their work, is confident investigating discrepancies and enjoys working with payroll data. You will complete checks, reconciliations and variance analysis, help maintain effective controls, and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries. The position also provides an opportunity to broaden your experience in an international payroll environment and become involved in additional payroll activity as the business grows.
Qualifications
To be considered, you should have practical payroll experience and a strong working knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation. You will be comfortable applying your understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and workplace pensions. Experience with payroll reconciliations, controls and variance analysis is important, as is the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
You should have strong Excel skills, ideally including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS. Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high level of accuracy are essential. You will also need to communicate effectively with HR, Finance and external providers, manage your workload independently, and take responsibility for completing work to agreed deadlines. Spanish payroll or wider international payroll experience would be advantageous, but is not required. A CIPP qualification, or current study towards one, would also be beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Support the accurate and timely processing of the monthly UK payroll for approximately 700 employees.
- Assist with the processing of a smaller Spanish payroll and contribute to broader international payroll activity.
- Apply knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, SMP and workplace pensions.
- Complete payroll checks, reconciliations and variance analysis to help maintain accurate records and reliable results.
- Identify, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, taking ownership of issues through to completion.
- Work closely with outsourced payroll providers and internal HR and Finance teams to coordinate payroll activity.
- Use Excel to analyse payroll data and support reporting and validation.
- Maintain effective payroll controls and follow established processes consistently.
- Contribute to wider payroll improvements and activities as the organisation’s international operations develop.
Benefits
The position offers a salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a 9–12 month fixed-term contract. The working week is 37.5 hours, with hybrid working available. You will join a supportive team and have the opportunity to gain or broaden international payroll experience. There may also be support towards further CIPP study, alongside the chance to contribute to additional international payroll activity as the business grows.
Equal Opportunity
CMA Recruitment Group complies with relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in CMA’s Privacy Notice and acknowledge that CMA may contact you in connection with your application and work-finding services. The Privacy Notice is available under the privacy tab on the CMA website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. While all applications will be considered, it may not be possible to respond individually to every applicant.
The position offers a salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a 9–12 month fixed-term contract. The working week is 37.5 hours, with hybrid working available. You will join a supportive team and have the opportunity to gain or broaden international payroll experience. There may also be support towards further CIPP study, alongside the chance to contribute to additional international payroll activity as the business grows.
Equal Opportunity
CMA Recruitment Group complies with relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in CMA’s Privacy Notice and acknowledge that CMA may contact you in connection with your application and work-finding services. The Privacy Notice is available under the privacy tab on the CMA website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. While all applications will be considered, it may not be possible to respond individually to every applicant.
