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Your new company

A successful and established organisation in Cwmbran is recruiting for a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their payroll function. With a strong reputation for accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement, this business offers a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed.

Your new role

• Managing full end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring all payroll schedules reconcile accurately
• Processing statutory deductions, HMRC RTI submissions, attachment of earnings and court orders
• Managing absence records including sickness, maternity/paternity, jury service and other leave types
• Administering additional and ad‑hoc payments such as bonuses, ensuring accurate calculations and employee communication
• Supporting and maintaining the Time & Attendance system to ensure accurate data transfer into ADP payroll
• Handling monthly pension uploads and managing the ADP payroll app
• Completing payroll amendments, holiday pay calculations, year‑end reconciliations and P11D information
• Interpreting contracts and agreements regarding overtime, shift allowances and premiums
• Processing termination payments and issuing statutory documentation including P45s, P60s and starter declarations
• Producing payroll reports, tax/NI schedules and supporting external payroll enquiries
• Responding to internal payroll queries with professionalism and clarity
• Managing payments for pensions, union fees, CSA and court orders
• Supporting payroll audits and implementing improvements based on outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and drive continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

• Payroll/finance qualification or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Proven end‑to‑end payroll experience, ideally within a multi‑site environment (manufacturing preferred)
• Experience using computerised payroll systems — ADP and Workday highly desirable
• Strong Excel and data‑analysis skills
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• Professional communication skills and strong customer‑service approach

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £28,000–£33,000
• Quarterly, annual and Easter bonuses
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Paid overtime
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Full study support, including paid study time and fully funded courses
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Strong internal progression opportunities
• A supportive, close‑knit working environment within a respected financial services business

What you need to do now

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