Payroll Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Payroll and Accounts Officer to join a busy finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely in-house payroll and pension administration in line with statutory requirements, while also providing broader support across accounts functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, handling payroll queries, producing reports, and supporting the wider finance team with reconciliations and accounts administration.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Pensions

• Manage the monthly payroll process using a computerised payroll system, including new starters, leavers, contract changes, sickness absence, holiday pay, and statutory payments
• Liaise closely with HR colleagues to ensure payroll data is accurate and processed on time
• Administer Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), providing guidance to staff as required
• Submit accurate monthly RTI returns
• Complete monthly payroll reconciliations
• Respond to staff queries relating to pay, tax, and National Insurance
• Maintain accurate manual and electronic payroll records
• Administer pension and other benefits schemes
• Prepare P60s and P11Ds
• Communicate with external agencies including HMRC and pension providers
• Prepare pay-related correspondence when required (e.g. annual pay changes)
• Support payroll and pensions audits
• Keep up to date with payroll and pensions legislation

Accounts

• Provide support and cover across finance functions including fees, purchase ledger, and management accounts
• Set up and manage BACS and direct bank payments
• Process banking and reconciliations
• Prepare and reconcile additional charges
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers
• Review systems and processes and recommend improvement

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience within a Payroll
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, flexible, and team-focused approach

We are unable to respond to all applications, if you have been successful, we will contact you with 7 days of your application.