Payroll Specialist

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 LondonThis global streaming entertainment company is seeking a UK Payroll Specialist to be a key player in their international payroll team. 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.

Skills

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-orientedFluent in English

Still interested? Send us your CV – let’s talk.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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