Markerstudy Group

About the Company

Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products for sectors such as: young drivers, high performance/high value cars, Japanese imports, kit cars, unusual occupations, accident/conviction records, taxis and driving schools - to name but a few. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers’ advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused.com, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Markerstudy Group

Job Title

Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Payroll Specialist Role Summary: 12‑month fixed‑term contract handling high‑volume, multi‑entity payroll for 1,500–5,000 employees. Deliver accurate, timely payroll and reconciliation while ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, HMRC/TPR regulations. Expactations: Meet tight deadlines, maintain exceptional detail orientation, work proactively under pressure, and support organizational growth and system evolution. Key Responsibilities: • Process and reconcile multiple monthly payrolls (new starters, leavers, statutory payments). • Manage end‑to‑end payroll reconciliation across Group entities. • Audit and approve expenses per company policy. • Respond to payroll queries via phone, email, ServiceNow, or in person. • Administer compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, HMRC/TPR regulations. • Upload net wages to banking systems and execute payment runs. • Execute month‑end payroll activities and provide reporting to Finance. • Support acquisitions, onboarding of new entities, and data integrations. • Contribute to system enhancements, upgrades, and migrations. • Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality across payroll and HR systems. Required Skills: • Proven high‑volume, multi‑entity payroll experience. • Strong payroll system knowledge (Cascade, SD Worx, Dayforce, or equivalent). • Experience in system migrations, data imports, or acquisition integration. • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, complex formulas). • Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. • Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with ability to meet tight deadlines. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred). • Payroll qualification (e.g., CPCS, Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent (desired).

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-01-2026