About the role

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and efficient operation of the payroll function, handling confidential information with discretion. Strong numerical ability, excellent communication, and high-level IT skills are essential.

Your new role

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for c. 2,600 employees, including starters, leavers, statutory payments, HMRC requirements, adjustments, and compliance tasks.
• Maintain payroll accuracy across systems and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Apply up‑to‑date payroll legislation and provide basic guidance on tax codes, National Insurance, and statutory entitlements (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.).
• Manage payroll processes, reporting, and reconciliation, including pension administration and auto‑enrolment duties.
• Handle employee and third‑party payroll queries professionally.
• Prepare payroll information for external bodies such as mortgage providers or agencies.
• Keep process documentation updated and ensure compliance with GDPR and data security requirements.
• Support wider payroll administration tasks as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Payroll qualification.
• Experience with payroll systems (ideally Access).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and within a team, maintaining confidentiality throughout.

What you need to do now

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