UK Payroll Specialist (WFH) | UK Experience Required

Philippines

Permanent / Full Time

Only Applicants with UK Payroll Experience will be invited!

We're looking for a diligent and proactive Payroll Specialist to support our UK payroll function. You'll assist with all stages of payroll processing across a portfolio of SME clients - from monthly changes to RTI submissions - while learning UK payroll legislation and developing your career in an exciting, high-growth environment.

Reporting to a Payroll Supervisor and Group Payroll Manager, you'll be supported with training, clear procedures, and increasing responsibility as you demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and client communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and run weekly/monthly UK payrolls using bureau software
Calculate gross pay, deductions (PAYE, NI), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
Administer starters, leavers, tax codes, and P45/P60 forms
Upload and manage pension contributions and auto-enrolment tasks
Submit FPS and EPS to HMRC via RTI
Respond to basic client queries via email
Maintain accurate payroll data and audit logs
Support year-end reporting and benefit declarations (e.g. P11D)
Flag discrepancies and escalate issues to the Supervisor
Contribute to a culture of accuracy, learning, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in accountancy or any accounting related field
Must have 1-2 years' experience in UK payroll
Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive data
Experience processing UK payroll or using UK software (e.g. BrightPay, Staffology, Sage) is an advantage
Familiarity with UK statutory payments and pension rules
Prior work in a bureau, shared service, or offshore environment
Exposure to payroll reporting or reconciliation is a plus
AAT or payroll training is a nice to have
Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
Good working knowledge of Excel
Excellent written English and willingness to develop verbal comms
Eagerness to learn UK payroll rules and systems
Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines

Location: Global One Building, Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City
Schedule: Monday to Friday, UK (3:30 PM to 11:30 PM MNL)
Work Arrangement: Work from home

Join Frontline Accounting and be part of our team to Embrace the Future Ahead: Where Possibilities Begin!

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