The Company
Join a dynamic and fast-growing business with a fresh, forward-thinking approach to service delivery. Our client is a multi-award winning group, who have earned a strong reputation for quality and innovation. With continued investment in their people and systems, they’re committed to building a supportive and progressive working environment.
The Role
Due to continued business growth, a new opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a permanent basis. This newly created role will work closely with the Management Accountant and Company Director, providing day-to-day support and playing a key role in the smooth running of their payroll operation.
Responsibilities will include:
- Start to finish monthly payroll routine for 105 employees, on Sage Payroll software
- Process new starters & leavers
- Updating salary changes & increments
- Checking and calculating overtime payments
- Adjustments for unpaid holidays or sickness
- Applying maternity / paternity data
- Distribution of electronic payslips
- Submission of RTI data to HMRC
- Checking with HMRC and updating tax codings where applicable
- Year End routine, including issuing P60s
- Technical support to answer payroll related questions from employees
- Support with pension scheme enquiries and hoc payments throughout the month.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for an autonomous growth role within a modern and collaborative setting.
Skills & Attributes
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Organised, accurate and proactive in their approach
- Confident numerical and basic accounting skills
- Experienced in using accounting software and Excel
- A strong communicator with a team-oriented mindset
Previous experience in a similar payroll role is desirable, though not essential for the right candidate with a willingness to learn.
Why This Role?
This position has been created as a direct result of the company’s continued growth. It’s a fantastic chance to join a business during an exciting period of expansion, where your contribution will be valued, and your career can develop in step with the organisation.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary region £28,000
- 33 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service to a max 38 days.
- Life insurance – 3 x salary (DIS)
- Pension 3% contribution (Royal London)
- Modern working environment, including kitchen, shower and ‘break out’ / lounge areas.
- Regular work events – meals out, quizzes, socials.
- Free on-site parking
- This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday-Friday (34.5 hours per week). Typical office hours 09:00 – 17:00 Mon-Thurs and 16.30 finish Friday’s (1 hour lunch)
- Part time / reduced hours considered.
- Opportunity to grow with a business that invests in its people