Flexible Payroll Officer – Maternity Cover

Sheridan Maine London; Wareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

3–4 days per week

Fixed-term maternity cover

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established Dorset-based business to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the monthly UK payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation, while also supporting CIS administration and broader finance tasks. Flexible working hours across 3–4 days per week are offered, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach highly valued.

Qualifications

• Exposure to full UK payroll processing.
• Understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with CIS administration.
• Sage 50 or similar system experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and statutory payments, including SSP and SMP.
• Oversee CIS administration, including subcontractor payments, verification and monthly returns.
• Prepare payroll and contractor payment files and coordinate weekly payment runs.
• Complete payroll-related journals, reconciliations and month-end accounting entries.
• Manage employee expenses, company card transactions and petty cash.
• Prepare year-end payroll documentation, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Liaise with HMRC and respond to payroll queries from employees and external contacts.
• Assist with purchase ledger duties and provide support to the wider finance team when required.

Job description

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established Dorset-based business to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the monthly UK payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation, while also supporting CIS administration and broader finance tasks. Flexible working hours across 3–4 days per week are offered, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach highly valued.