Job Description

Overview



Singer UK operations commenced seven years ago and have grown exponentially in the last few years due to demand for the cars and our current build and delivery plan.



Based at our UK head office near Daventry, we are now looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist who will get involved with the many different facets of the running of a busy Finance and Administration department.



The successful candidate will be happy working in a small team using their own initiative and be a confident communicator as there will be the need to communicate with employees daily. Singer is a forward-thinking, progressive company with plans for expansion, and as such offers our best employees a secure and rewarding future and the potential for career progression. This also means that the successful candidate will be open to accepting change as a part of their role.

Job Title:

Payroll Specialist

Location:

Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire

Reports To:

Adam Trailor (Financial Controller)

Direct Reports:

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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE



To administer and run the monthly payroll for one UK based Singer company To have experience with payroll taxes and other deductions and be confident liaising with HMRC and employees on these Administration of salary-sacrifice style pension scheme and resolving queries etc Coordinate and produce the month end payroll journals and input to the accounting system (NetSuite) Produce reports and assist the accounting team in monthly payroll reconciliations and queries Work closely with HR to gather overtime and absence information to input into the monthly payroll calculations Record any anomalies, work proactively to resolve, and improve internal processes Ensure that our payroll systems, reports, and process are fully compliant and in-line with any legislation changes that occur Assist with administrating and processing employee expenses and benefits Assist with contractors' administration and payment Monitoring the Payroll inbox daily and responding promptly Other accounting and administrative duties as necessary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance and HR Departments, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:



Extensive use of Netsuite, Ceridian DayForce and use of MS Office, including Excel Administer all aspects of payroll, pensions, and expenses paid to employees Work closely with other members of the finance team to gather relevant information and help with month-end reconciliations Be the 'go-to' person for payroll and pension queries Keep up-to-date with changing legislation and help the business implement any changes needed Assist with other finance and office admin tasks as necessary

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS



Personal confidence, self-belief, and determination to succeed A recognised payroll qualification would be beneficial 3 years+ of payroll experience Good numeracy skills with attention to numerical detail Basic IT skills, although training on internal systems will be provided Methodical with an eye for detail Confident approach to communication - both written and oral Able to fit in and work in a small team Flexible attitude with the ability to work across finance roles

Requirement Essential Desirable

Education, training and qualifications A recognised payroll qualification or qualified by experience with 3 years + working in a payroll function Lead payroll administrator experience

Skills & knowledge

Used to working on your own initiative with the people skills to develop cross-functional relationships.



Microsoft Office skills, with at least basic Excel and Word knowledge.



Intermediate / Advanced Excel knowledge



Experience

Used to working in a small office environment where close relationships with colleagues are key. Used to dealing with customers, suppliers, and employees.



Office admin experience and automotive experience



Personal Attributes

Personable and approachable, with a good telephone manner. Good team-player with a flexible approach. Willing and able to help where required. Resilience. Eye for detail.



Open to change and driving through change initiatives.



Abilities

Able to communicate clearly by email, telephone and face-to-face with people at all levels.



Inquisitive.



Ability to work to deadlines.



Good numeracy skills.



Other requirements Need to be well presented and portray a professional image.



The closing date for all applications is 19 September 2025. Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.