Salary: £35000 – £38000/annum + Excellent Benefits
Permanent – Full Time
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Glasgow, Glasgow City
date posted: 2026-08-13 14:24:11
Anderson Knight is currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist on behalf of our key client, a globally recognised organisation. The successful candidate will support the Payroll Manager with the day-to-day management of the payroll function, while also playing a key role in improving processes and supporting the ongoing development of the team.
The business is currently going through a period of growth and change, making this a good opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in their career.
Previous leadership experience is not essential, but candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Process end-to-end payroll on a fortnightly and monthly basis.
* Manage day-to-day payroll activities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
* Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
* Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies, procedures and current legislation.
* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Work closely with Finance and other departments on payroll-related matters.
* Carry out regular checks and analysis to ensure payroll data is accurate.
* Review absence, leave and right-to-work information.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, senior management and key stakeholders.
* Support the Payroll Manager with the development of the payroll function and team.
The ideal candidate will have:
* 5+ years’ payroll experience.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to build effective relationships across the business.
* Leadership skills, or the ambition to develop these further.
If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity, please apply using the link below.
