Full job descriptionEquifind are representing a hospitality group, hiring a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll for several hundred employees for the next 5 months.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role within a well-established finance function at a growing hospitality business. You’ll take full ownership of in-house payroll, working closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders - with real scope to develop both technical payroll expertise and broader month-end accounting exposure.
The Role:
*Managing end-to-end payroll - salaries, hourly pay, bonuses and deductions, processed accurately and on time.
*Managing BACS requisitions, payroll deadlines and approvals.
*Overseeing monthly UK pension administration across multiple schemes.
*Preparing and posting payroll journals, accruals and reconciliations at month-end.
*Ensuring full compliance with PAYE, NIC, RTI and statutory payments.
*Owning year-end processes - PSA, P60s and P11Ds.
*Acting as the go-to for payroll queries from employees, HR and HMRC.
What You’ll Bring:
*Proven end-to-end in-house payroll experience.
*Ideally have experience with SunSystems
*Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, RTI).
*Confidence with the accounting side of payroll - journals, accruals, control accounts, P&L reporting.
*High accuracy, strong organisation, and excellent Excel skills.
*A clear, confident communicator who builds relationships easily across the business.
What’s on Offer:
*Day rate of £250 - £300 per day
*Discretionary annual bonus.
*Employer pension contribution
*25 days annual leave + benefits