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UK Payroll Specialist
CloudPay · Poland · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
bookkeeper — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.
Also known as: general bookkeeper, accounting technician, book-keeping clerk, accounts clerk, general-ledger bookkeeper, accounting technicians
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Startups
- Financial Operations Associate Corgi Insurance
What the listing never says
- 54 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
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About this job opportunity
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
CloudPay is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented UK Payroll Specialist to join our expanding payroll team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing accurate and timely payrolls for a variety of multinational clients operating in the UK, while also supporting Payroll Associates and contributing to continuous process improvements.
You’ll work collaboratively across teams to ensure all data is accurate and delivered on time, resolve queries efficiently, and help maintain CloudPay’s high standards of payroll excellence. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your payroll skills in a fast-paced, supportive, and client-focused environment.
Main responsibilities
• Process multiple UK payrolls accurately, on time, and in line with client and statutory requirements
• Provide support and subject matter expertise to Payroll Associates as needed
• Review and validate payroll input and output data to ensure accuracy
• Investigate discrepancies and correct payroll errors before final processing
• Respond to payroll queries from internal teams and clients via ticketing and email systems
• Identify opportunities to improve existing payroll processes and contribute to solution development
• Act as a backup to senior payroll team members during their absence to ensure continuity of service
Experience needed for this role
• Sound knowledge of UK end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory regulations and reporting
• Proficiency with business tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and email platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, timely payrolls
• Comfortable prioritizing multiple payrolls and managing workload effectively
• Confident communicator, capable of building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Previous experience in a payroll bureau environment is beneficial but not essential
About you and Our core values
• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
• Being a team player is key to our culture
• Solution and customer focused
• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
United Kingdom Package and Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Calm app
• WFH Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• Simplyhealth Enhanced Health Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Give-As-You-Earn (GAYE)
• Employee Referral Program
•
CloudPay NOW
• Paid Volunteering days
• Marriage Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Vacation Purchase Plan
Poland Package and Benefits (Remote)
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Calm app
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• EAP
• Employee Referral Program
• WFH Allowance
• PPK / Employee Capital Plan
•
CloudPay NOW
• Sports Subscription
• Medical Allowance
• Lunch Allowance
• Paid Volunteering days
• Study Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Bereavement Leave
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
Glassdoor
Originally posted on Himalayas
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
CloudPay is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented UK Payroll Specialist to join our expanding payroll team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing accurate and timely payrolls for a variety of multinational clients operating in the UK, while also supporting Payroll Associates and contributing to continuous process improvements.
You’ll work collaboratively across teams to ensure all data is accurate and delivered on time, resolve queries efficiently, and help maintain CloudPay’s high standards of payroll excellence. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your payroll skills in a fast-paced, supportive, and client-focused environment.
Main responsibilities
• Process multiple UK payrolls accurately, on time, and in line with client and statutory requirements
• Provide support and subject matter expertise to Payroll Associates as needed
• Review and validate payroll input and output data to ensure accuracy
• Investigate discrepancies and correct payroll errors before final processing
• Respond to payroll queries from internal teams and clients via ticketing and email systems
• Identify opportunities to improve existing payroll processes and contribute to solution development
• Act as a backup to senior payroll team members during their absence to ensure continuity of service
Experience needed for this role
• Sound knowledge of UK end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory regulations and reporting
• Proficiency with business tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and email platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, timely payrolls
• Comfortable prioritizing multiple payrolls and managing workload effectively
• Confident communicator, capable of building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Previous experience in a payroll bureau environment is beneficial but not essential
About you and Our core values
• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
• Being a team player is key to our culture
• Solution and customer focused
• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
United Kingdom Package and Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Calm app
• WFH Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• Simplyhealth Enhanced Health Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Give-As-You-Earn (GAYE)
• Employee Referral Program
•
CloudPay NOW
• Paid Volunteering days
• Marriage Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Vacation Purchase Plan
Poland Package and Benefits (Remote)
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Calm app
• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
• EAP
• Employee Referral Program
• WFH Allowance
• PPK / Employee Capital Plan
•
CloudPay NOW
• Sports Subscription
• Medical Allowance
• Lunch Allowance
• Paid Volunteering days
• Study Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Bereavement Leave
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
Glassdoor
Originally posted on Himalayas