Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Stockport Exchange office.

At ONP Solicitors, part of Movera, we’re on a mission to transform the moving market for our people, partners and clients. Technology enables us, but people are at the heart of everything we do. That includes making sure our colleagues are paid accurately, on time, and with complete confidence in the process.

If you thrive on precision, love working with data, and take pride in getting things “right first time”, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 700 colleagues across five monthly payroll cycles.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless payroll experience. You’ll also be a trusted point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues clearly and promptly to maintain a positive employee experience.

This is a hybrid role, combining flexibility with collaboration at our modern Stockport Exchange office, with a minimum requirement of two days per week in the office.

This role is available on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). We will also consider applications on a part-time basis of 0.8 FTE, which equates to 30 hours per week, worked across an agreed pattern.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across five monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance

• Respond to colleague and manager payroll queries with clarity and efficiency

• Liaise with the payroll software provider on system support and development opportunities

• Produce and maintain payroll reports to audit standard, ensuring strong data integrity

• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts

• Support People data accuracy and continuous improvement of payroll records

• Prepare, calculate and review statutory reporting requirements such as GPG and NMW.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PAYE and pension legislation

• Support internal and external auditors with accurate documentation and responses

• Contribute to wider finance and HR-related tasks as part of a collaborative team

What You’ll Bring

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with high-volume data
• Strong Excel capability and experience using payroll systems
• Solid data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and anomalies
• A curious and intuitive mindset, with confidence to respectfully challenge
• A future-focused approach and adaptability to change
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for smarter ways of working

What we can offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday, plus your Birthday off!

• Hybrid working

• Free conveyancing legal fees

• Moving home days off

• Volunteering days

• Retailer discounts and frequent socials

• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job.

At Movera, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

DBS and Financial Checks Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks are conducted to ensure the safety of our employees and clients and to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance in our operations.