Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Hybrid (3 days in the Derby office, remainder from home)

Full-time, 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)

Up to 30,000 plus benefits and training support

Join Our Team at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB)

Are you passionate about precision, compliance and delivering a great employee experience?

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our collaborative and high-performing Finance Team. In this new role, you'll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing organisation of around 1,000 employees across MAB Group.


You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager and People & Culture team to provide a seamless, compliant and people-focused payroll service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making a difference, this is the role for you!

We're keen to support your growth in this role, with qualification support on offer.

What You'll Do

Process monthly payrolls in line with UK statutory requirements and internal policies. Maintain and update payroll records (new starters, leavers, pay changes, benefits). Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension schemes, and employment legislation. Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and statutory reports. Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies. Respond to employee queries with professionalism and care. Produce payroll reports for internal stakeholders and auditors. Stay up to date with payroll legislation and best practices. Support process improvements and system enhancements.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator, Specialist or similar in a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations. Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., IRIS, Sage, ADP) and confident with Excel. Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Great interpersonal skills with an ability to be empathetic and clear when handling queries. Highly trustworthy and discreet with confidential information. Organised, dependable and solution-focused with a positive attitude. Knowledge of IRIS/IRIS Cascade is desirable.

?? Recruitment Process

1st stage: Screening call with our TA Manager

1st stage interview: Competency interview via Teams with our hiring manager

final stage interview: Competency based interview at our Derby office with our hiring manager and a team member

What's In It For You?

?? Private Medical Insurance (Vitality), 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, matched pension contribution (L&G), share save scheme (Equinity), discounts and free entertainment tickets, plus much more!


? Flexible working hours with hybrid working for Head Office roles (we've grown so much that we now have multiple car parks at HO! All are within a 15 minute walk)


?? A wide range of Learning & Development offers, from 121 coaching to qualification support, helping you to grow and thrive in your career


?? A supportive, inclusive culture with forums you're welcome to join from day 1, using your voice to make MAB an even better place to work

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Everyone is welcome at MAB, regardless of age, background, identity or experience.



We are committed to reducing barriers in every stage of our recruitment process so everyone feels they can bring their best self when applying for new opportunities at MAB. If you'd like to hear how we can support you by adjusting our process in any way possible, please contact careers@mab.org.uk

Please note we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this moment in time and we

are unable to accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies with a full PSL in place.


Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) PLC is the UK's leading mortgage network. We're experts in Mortgage and Protection advice, with over 200 awards and counting. We're proud of our reputation in the industry and of our people, who continue to be the heart of MAB's success.


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