Finance/Payroll Officer

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Finance/Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and support financial reporting in the UK. The role combines payroll control with accounting duties, requiring meticulous data handling and HMRC compliance.

You will manage end-to-end payroll for 300+ staff, liaise with HR, prepare monthly reports, and assist with audits and VAT filings. A proactive, team-minded approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and finance administration.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for 300+ employees with HMRC compliance.
• Submit monthly pension returns and annual death in service submissions.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy (starters, leavers, benefits, pensions, deductions).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly management reports.
• Submit RTI reports to HMRC and year-end submissions (P60s, P11Ds).
• Assist with termly and year-end financial statements and VAT returns.
• Support external audits and cash flow/banking activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll regs

Pension administration

Financial reporting

Data accuracy

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The role

The role of Finance / Payroll Officer is to assist in the smooth running of the Finance Office. This dual-role position is critical in ensuring accurate payroll processing and supporting financial reporting and compliance. The role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll while also contributing to financial accounting, reporting, and audit preparation in accordance with UK regulations.

Main duties across Payroll & Finance;

Payroll;

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 300-plus employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies including Auto-enrolment legislation.
• Submit monthly pension returns for the different schemes.
• Annual Death in service submission.
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity, including starters, leavers, benefits, pensions, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Liaise with HR and other departments to ensure timely updates of employee records.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and produce monthly reports for senior management.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC and ensure timely year-end submissions including P60s and P11 Ds.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and advise on best practices and compliance. Ensure al annual increments and other salary changes are authorised and implemented correctly.

Financial Accounting;

• Assist with preparing termly, and year-end financial statements.
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and ensure timely filing and payment.
• Support external audits, ensuring timely provision of required documentation.
• Assist with cash flow management and banking

What you'll bring;

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in both payroll and finance administration
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.