Payroll Officer

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company as a Payroll Officer, where you'll play a vital role in managing payroll for a team of 105 employees. This exciting opportunity allows you to work closely with management while contributing to a supportive and innovative environment. With a focus on growth and development, you'll enjoy a modern workplace, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and life insurance. If you're organized, proactive, and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Life insurance - 3 x salary

Pension 3% contribution

Modern working environment

Regular work events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive approach with strong numerical and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll routine for 105 employees.
• Process new starters, leavers, and salary changes.
• Provide technical support for payroll-related queries.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Numerical Skills

Accounting Software Experience

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Tools

Sage Payroll Software

Job description

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

Competitive salary and a positive benefits package

Competitive salary and a positive benefits package