P11D Payroll Specialist

Location: UK (Hybrid working available)Contract Type: Temporary Full-time
About the RoleWe are working with a large, multi-site UK organisation to recruit an experienced P11D Payroll Specialist. This role sits within a well-established payroll and reward function and is responsible for the accurate preparation, reporting, and submission of P11D and P11D(b) returns, alongside related HMRC compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong benefits-in-kind knowledge who enjoys working in a complex, high-volume environment and collaborating with finance, HR, and reward teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit annual P11D and P11D(b) returns in line with HMRC requirements
• Calculate and reconcile benefits in kind (e.g. company cars, fuel, private medical, accommodation, expenses)
• Ensure accurate application of Class 1A NICs and manage related payments
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather benefit and payroll data across multiple entities
• Support PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) where applicable
• Act as the subject matter expert on P11D legislation and HMRC guidance
• Respond to HMRC queries and audits relating to P11D reporting
• Identify process improvements and support automation and controls around benefits reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end P11D and benefits-in-kind processing
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
• Experience working in a large or multi-entity organisation
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills
• Confident communicator able to work with HR, Finance, Reward, and external providers
• Comfortable working to tight statutory deadlines
• Experience with payroll or benefits systems (e.g. ADP, SAP, Workday, iTrent or similar)

• Payroll qualifications (CIPP or equivalent)
• Experience supporting PSA calculations
• Exposure to international or group payroll environments

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work within a growing, purpose-led organisation