Payroll

Reed; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Middlesbrough is seeking a permanent Payroll and Accounts Officer to join a friendly finance team. You will manage monthly payroll for around 200 employees and support day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Open to candidates looking at both part-time and full-time, with a salary of £30K - £33K FTE. This role offers a stable, growing environment with opportunities to develop within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous UK payroll experience with a sound understanding of HMRC legislation and payroll processes.
• Proficient in Sage payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to resolve payroll queries and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Input and maintain payroll data including new starters, leavers, salary changes and deductions.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Process pension auto-enrolment and pension contribution submissions.
• Submit RTI returns and maintain compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Administer student loan deductions, attachment of earnings orders and other statutory deductions.
• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations and period-end documentation.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and pay-related employee queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

UK payroll

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established and growing company here in the heart of Middlesbrough are looking to appoint a permanent Payroll and Accounts Officer to join their friendly team.This role is responsible for processing monthly payroll and supporting day-to-day finance activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while contributing to the smooth running of the company's financial operations.Open to candidates looking at both part-time and full-time, with a salary of £30K - £33K FTE.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process and administer monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Input and maintain payroll data including new starters, leavers, salary changes and deductions.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Process pension auto-enrolment and pension contribution submissions.
• Submit RTI returns and maintain compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Administer student loan deductions, attachment of earnings orders and other statutory deductions.
• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations and period-end documentation.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and pay-related employee queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.

Accounts & Finance

• Assist with sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Raise invoices and ensure accurate processing of customer and supplier transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support credit control activities and assist with resolving account queries.
• Process supplier payments and maintain financial records.
• Assist with VAT returns and other financial submissions as required.
• Support month-end procedures, reporting and financial reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and financial documentation.
• Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative duties.

Person Specification

• Previous UK payroll experience with a sound understanding of HMRC legislation and payroll processes.
• Proficient in Sage payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to resolve payroll queries and meet deadlines.

A highly organised and detail-focused individual, capable of managing payroll processes accurately while supporting day-to-day finance activities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy are essential.