The Power of Togetherness in Recruitment

At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a growing business based in Chesterfield who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional looking for a standalone role, taking full ownership of the payroll function and playing a key role within the wider business.

The Role

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll from start to finish, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and maintaining accurate employee records.

Key responsibilities will include:

Full end-to-end payroll processing
Managing monthly payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
Processing starters, leavers, changes and statutory payments
Completing HMRC submissions and ensuring legislative compliance
Managing pension auto-enrolment and associated administration
Handling payroll queries and acting as the main point of contact for employees
Maintaining accurate payroll records and reconciliations
Supporting year-end processes, including P60s and P11Ds
Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring these are implemented effectively

About You

The successful candidate will have strong end-to-end payroll experience and be comfortable working independently within a standalone payroll position. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership of the payroll function.

If you would like to know more, please apply or email Tom at tomdavage@sharpconsultancy.com

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Consultant

Tom Davage

Managing Consultant

Payroll Specialist

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