Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for a portfolio of over 40 clients. You will ensure accurate, timely payments, compliance with UK payroll regulations, and high‑quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Process payrolls from start to finish for a large client portfolio.
• Second‑check payrolls processed by the team to guarantee accuracy.
• Prepare employee and partner net‑pay transfers and third‑party payments.
• Generate partner statements and conduct post‑payroll checks.
• Liaise with pension providers, especially for Auto‑Enrolment processes.
• Maintain regular UK communication, status updates, and meet payroll calendar deadlines.
• Ensure HMRC filing and payment deadlines are met.
• Perform initial reconciliation of client monies and daily bank reconciliations.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to team members and cover payrolls during absences.
• Stay up‑to‑date with technical developments and share knowledge with the team.

Required profile

• Multi‑discipline awareness to understand inter‑company impact.
• Risk‑aware and service‑oriented mindset.
• Strong payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to build internal and external relationships.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global fund administration leader.
• Support for professional development and technical training.
• Collaborative environment encouraging innovation.