Finance Officer - Paye Payroll And Cis (14 Mth Ftc- Maternity Cover)

Jdt Group; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Family Friendly policy

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Study Support

On-site parking

Job summary

Jdt Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer for a fixed-term maternity cover at our Head Office in Dorset. You will own the end-to-end monthly PAYE payroll cycle, oversee CIS processing and expense payments, and provide cover for the Purchase Ledger as required.

The role allows full or part-time arrangements (27 hours per week or more) with on-site responsibilities. You will manage HMRC submissions, tax codes, workplace pension contributions, and year-end processes, ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or AAT Level 3 Diploma is mandatory.
• Sole-charge payroll experience with UK payroll
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting
• Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) administration
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts or similar finance and payroll packages.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end monthly UK payroll, HMRC submissions and tax code updates.
• Administer CIS returns and maintain subcontractor records.
• Produce BACS payment files for payroll and weekly subcontractor payments.
• Calculate and communicate weekly recharges to delivery partners.
• Oversee year-end returns (P60s, P11D) and pension reconciliations.
• Post payroll journals on Sage 50 and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Process expense claims and manage petty cash.
• Liaise with HMRC on tax codes and compliance queries.
• Provide cover for purchase ledger activities as needed.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification or AAT Level 3 Diploma

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Job description

Payroll Officer Maternity Cover

Location

Head Office , Winfrith , Dorset (Dorset Innovation Park)

Working Hours

40hrs per week but would consider Part time applicants 27 hours per week (flexible across 3 to 4 days)

Contract Type

Fixed term contract maternity cover

Salary

£17.00 to £19.50 per hour (27hrs pw - £23,868 to £27,378 per annum pro-rata, based on a 40-hour full-time equivalent of £35,360 to £40,560) depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. We will consider applicants willing to work full or part time in this capacity.

In this role you will take full ownership of the end-to-end monthly PAYE payroll cycle, oversee expense claims, administer weekly contractor payment runs, and manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes. You will also provide collaborative cover for our Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the monthly payroll process from start to finish, including HMRC submissions, tax code updates, workplace pension contributions, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and PAYE and National Insurance calculations.
• Administer and submit monthly CIS returns and maintain subcontractor records.
• Produce BACS payment files for payroll and weekly subcontractor payment runs.
• Calculate and communicate weekly recharges to delivery partners.
• Manage annual payroll year-end returns, including P60s, P11D benefits reporting, and pension reconciliations.
• Post monthly payroll journals on Sage 50 and reconcile all payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
• Process expense claims, including reviewing and posting weekly out-of-pocket expenses for payment, reconciling company debit cards, managing petty cash, and importing credit card transactions.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding tax codes, statutory notices, and compliance queries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal payroll and expense queries.
• Provide cover and support for purchase ledger activities as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• CIPP qualification (Certificate in Payroll Practice or equivalent) or AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is mandatory. Substantial, demonstrable sole-charge payroll experience with proven equivalent technical depth will also be considered (Qualified by Experience).
• Demonstrable experience running an end-to-end UK payroll function independently.
• Sound, up-to-date working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments including SMP and SSP, and HMRC reporting.
• Practical working knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme administration, monthly CIS returns, and contractor payments.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts or similar finance and payroll packages.
• Strong attention to detail with proven competence in balance sheet reconciliations and nominal ledger journals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to handle queries from employees, subcontractors, and HMRC professionally.

The Package

• Salary: £17.00 to £19.50 per hour (27hrs pw - £23,868 to £27,378 per annum pro-rata, based on a 40-hour full-time equivalent of £35,360 to £40,560) depending on knowledge , skills and experience
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus 8 UK public holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contributions(stat cap applies).
• Benefits: Enhanced Family Friendly policy (where eligible), Company Sick Pay (where eligible), Employee Assistance Programme, and Study Support.
• Environment: On-site parking and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment.