Description
Freelance Payroll Specialist - UK
- Start: Monday 3rd March (flexible)
- End: 30th September (6 months, strong extension potential)
- Rate: £280/day or equivalent to £55k salary
- IR35: Inside IR35 (client has specified must use an Umbrella, not your Limited Company)
- Work set-up: Working 5 days a week: 2-3 days in-house with 1-2 days remote per week
- Location: Central London
You'll work cross-functionally, especially across US and UK time zones, ensuring smooth payroll operations and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll & expenses for UK entities using Workday.
- Manage relationships with HMRC & tax advisory firms.
- Ensure accurate & timely payroll covering base pay, taxes, pensions, benefits, and shadow payroll.
- Handle wage tax filings & compliance.
- Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and accruals.
- Partner with HR, Employee Services & Legal for an excellent payroll experience.
- Sole payroll specialist in the UK team.
- Degree in Finance, Tax, or Accounting (preferred)
- 5+ years UK payroll experience (multi-entity processing)
- Workday expertise is a must (in-house processing)
- Must have experience managing UK payroll in-house using the payroll module from Workday, not as a HR system.
- Strong Excel & reporting skills
- Great communicator, adaptable & detail-oriented
- Fluent in English
Still interested?
Send us your CV - let's talk.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements