Payroll Officer
Great Opportunity | £30,000 Salary | 40 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Permanent
We’re offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a dynamic and supportive team within a well-established organisation. This is a key position offering a £30,000 annual salary, working 40 hours per week, with a range of attractive benefits. If you're detail-focused and passionate about payroll, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Role Overview
As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal procedures. You will also support the wider People Team with administrative duties and assist employees and managers with payroll-related queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process payroll using the internal system on a monthly basis
- Manage statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes for payroll (starters and leavers)
- Respond to employee and manager queries regarding pay, tax, and National Insurance
- Support auto-enrolment and the administration of workplace pension schemes
- Submit real-time information to HMRC, including FPS, EPS, and annual returns
- Complete month-end payroll processes to a high standard
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection standards
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous payroll experience is essential
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable working with numbers and large volumes of data
- Familiarity with payroll software systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- Clear and confident communicator
General Expectations
- Take ownership of your own professional development
- Comply with all company health & safety, equality, and diversity policies
- Support a positive, inclusive working environment
- Attend training and development sessions as required
- Travel occasionally to other offices for meetings or training
What’s In It for You
- £30,000 annual salary
- 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
- Death in Service cover
- Half-day holiday on your birthday
- Birthday and Christmas gifts
- Discounts on new cars, parts, and servicing for you and your family
- Long-service recognition and rewards
- Access to car, tech, home, and cycle-to-work schemes (upon successful completion of probation)
If you are interested in this role, please email your cv to adele@mpeople-recruitment.com