Payroll Specialist

  • PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Aug 08, 2025
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description


Payroll Specialist - Reading - £30,000 to £40,000


RG1 Hybrid Working Top-20 Accountancy Practice


A leading national accountancy firm is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their friendly and professional team in Reading.


This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive environment where your career will be taken seriously, and you'll enjoy exposure to a wide variety of client payrolls - from owner-managed businesses through to household-name corporates.


You'll join a modern, well-resourced practice that values employee development and offers genuine flexibility around hybrid working.


The Payroll Specialist role will involve:

  • Managing end-to-end payroll for a varied portfolio of clients
  • Processing pensions, RTI submissions and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.)
  • Liaising directly with clients to resolve payroll queries
  • Ensuring accuracy and compliance across all processes
  • Working closely with internal teams to deliver a first-class service


What we're looking for:

  • Experience running multiple payrolls within an accountancy practice or bureau
  • Confidence with statutory payments and payroll legislation
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and team focus


Benefits include:

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Supportive and well-structured team environment
  • Progression and training opportunities
  • Great Reading location (RG1), close to the station


Apply now to explore this Payroll Specialist role in more detail. Interviews are being scheduled immediately.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.