Payroll and Accounts Officer

Facilities by ADF; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production services provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Payroll Officer/Accounts Assistant to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with regulations. You will handle monthly payroll processing using Sage 50, reconcile timesheets, and support the finance team with various tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication skills. This role is crucial for maintaining employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for the core ADF business.
• Process payroll monthly, including pension deductions and holiday pay.
• Reconcile timesheets weekly.
• Upload pension contributions.
• Reconcile PAYE/NI to P32 and make payments.
• Process year-end and send out P60s.
• Stay updated on legislation changes.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage sensitive information

Proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll

Flexibility in approach

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

SAGE 50 Payroll

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer/Accounts Assistant to manage end-to-end payroll processes for the core ADF business. You'll take responsibility for accurate inputting of data, compliance with regulations, and collaborating with finance, HR, and our operational teams to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our colleagues.

You will also support the wider Finance team, providing cover for Purchase Ledger and assisting with the preparation of month end accounts. Trust and accuracy are critical as your role directly contributes to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Payroll and Accounts Officer - Main Duties

• Process payroll monthly for the core ADF business using SAGE 50 Payroll, including pension deductions, holiday pay, etc.
• Reconcile timesheets weekly within the Timesheet & Payroll system.
• Upload pension contributions on the Peoples Partnership website.
• Reconcile PAYE/NI to P32 and Sage. Make payment by 22nd of the month to HMRC.
• Process all court orders and CSA deductions when received.
• Process year-end. Send out all P60s.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and ensure any amendments are implemented in a timely manner.

Experience in a similar role with demonstrable knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax and pension regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Sage 50 Payroll.
• Flexible in approach and willing to support other areas of the Finance Department.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure.

The Facilities by ADF Group is the leading provider of premium serviced production facilities along with location services and ground protection equipment to the UK film and high‑end television (HETV) industry.

The Group serves customers in an industry that has experienced, notwithstanding the strikes in 2023, significant growth in recent years, with additional demand driven by a material rise in the consumption of film and HETV content via streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime.

Facilities by ADF production fleet is made up of more than 700 premium mobile make‑up, costume and artiste trailers, production offices, mobile bathrooms, diners, school rooms and technical vehicles.

To strengthen its position as a One‑Stop‑Shop for the Film and HETV industry, ADF acquired Location One Ltd, the UK's largest TV and film location service provider, in November 2022, and then further expanded in September 2024 by acquiring Autotrak Portable Roadways Ltd, a market leader in portable roadway solutions, diversifying the Group's offerings and customer base.