Bureau Payroll Specialist

Trial Balance ConsultingTorquayreedpublished 10/23/2026

About the company

Trial Balance are delighted to be working with a large and successful accountancy practice, who are looking to recruit a Bureau Payroll Specialist to join their payroll team in Torquay. You'll manage payroll requirements for a varied portfolio of clients, delivering an accurate and reliable service while building strong working relationships with the businesses you support.

Trial Balance is a market-leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South West and recruits for vacancies at all levels within a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated Practice Recruitment Specialist.

Your tasks

As Bureau Payroll Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

-Managing payroll processing for an allocated portfolio -Importing and in-putting payroll information, checking data and ensuring calculations are accurate

-Processing statutory payments, including maternity, sickness and holiday pay

-Dealing directly with clients to obtain payroll information, answer queries and resolve discrepancies

-Managing competing deadlines to ensure payrolls are completed accurately and on time

-Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation and applying changes correctly

Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a responsive, high-quality bureau service

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident payroll professional looking for a role where accuracy, client relationships and ownership of your work are genuinely important.

Requirements

The successful Bureau Payroll Specialist will Have hands-on payroll experience and be confident managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice environment.

You'll have excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and the ability to identify discrepancies before they become problems. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be dealing directly with clients and managing queries through to resolution.

How to apply

To explore this bureau payroll opportunity further, please apply quoting reference JVS11344, or contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith for a confidential conversation.

Other

Bureau Payroll Specialist - Torquay - £30,000 If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, working directly with clients and taking ownership of your own workload, this could be an excellent opportunity to consider.

The role is offered on a permanent and full-time basis, with some working from home available after probation.

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  • Jay Vilarrubi-SmithPractice Recruitment Specialist