Payroll Officer

Payroll Administrator / Payroll Officer

£30,000 - £33,000 | Full-time | Permanent

You'll be joining a fast paced, growing organisation where payroll accuracy really matters. As a Payroll Administrator (also known internally as a Payroll Officer or Payroll Coordinator), you'll be a key part of the team ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.

This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys detail, structure and working to deadlines in a high volume payroll environment.

What you'll be doing

In this Payroll Executive role, you'll be responsible for the day to day administration of multiple payrolls. You will:

• Input starter details and process leavers accurately
• Produce statutory documents such as P45s and P60s
• Carry out right to work checks
• Process weekly payrolls for a large employee population
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile wages accounts
• Handle payroll calculations including maternity, paternity, sickness and pensions
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including RTI submissions
• Liaise with HMRC when required
• Prepare and upload auto-enrolment pension reports using Excel
• Check and amend timesheets where necessary
• Create and analyse payroll and timesheet reports
• Work closely with Finance to resolve payroll related queries
• Respond to payroll queries via phone and email in a professional manner
• Support the wider payroll operation with general admin tasks

What you will bring

As a Payroll Assistant or Payroll Administrator, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a payroll focused role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills
• Confidence working to tight and frequent deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems
• A methodical, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workload
• The confidence to work independently, while still being a strong team player
• A proactive, "can do" attitude and willingness to learn

Why this role

This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator who wants stability, responsibility and the chance to grow within a busy payroll function supporting a large workforce.

If you enjoy structure, accuracy and being relied upon to get things right, this role will suit you.