Payroll/Finance Officer

• Sage 50 and Sage payroll experience required
• Minimum of 2 years expereince in payroll

Payroll & Finance OfficerSalary: £29,000 – £33,000 per annum
Location: Great Dunmow on site
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am start)
Holidays: 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

A well-established and values-driven organisation is seeking a Payroll & Finance Officer to join its growing team. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 120 employees across five payrolls, along with general finance and accounts support.

Key Responsibilities:Payroll Duties:

• Process new starter and leaver documentation, including P45s, P46s, and other statutory forms
• Administer Pension Auto Enrolment (NEST)
• Calculate, process, and reconcile payroll taxes and Attachment of Earnings
• Liaise with HMRC and third parties regarding payroll deductions
• Maintain and update payroll records and systems
• Ensure payroll control accounts for net pay, pensions, and HMRC are accurately reconciled

Finance Support:

• Validate and process employee expenses and reconcile accounts
• Assist with purchase ledger invoice processing and supplier payments
• Prepare and issue sales invoices and monitor cash accounts
• Process bank payments, track payments, and complete bank reconciliations
• Manage intercompany document processing and account control
• Support ad hoc revenue/cost analysis and annual P11D compilation

Requirements:Qualifications:

• Qualified by experience (Essential)
• CIPP qualification (Desirable)
• A-Level or equivalent (Essential)

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in end-to-end payroll (Essential)
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts (Sage Payroll experience advantageous)
• Broad bookkeeping experience (Essential)
• Working knowledge of Excel (Desirable)

Software Familiarity (Training Provided if Needed):

• Truckcom
• BoxTop

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
• Proactive, supportive, and team-oriented approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident, professional, and analytical mindset
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Benefits:

• Private health and dental insurance (following qualifying period)
• Exclusive employee discounts platform
• Company events and staff perks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Sick pay entitlement
• Free local parking (first-come, first-served)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that values personal development and recognises talent. If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and career progression, we’d love to hear from you.