Payroll Executive

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Executive to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery across multiple entities. The role focuses on compliance, confidentiality and high service levels for employees and stakeholders.

You will manage end-to-end payroll across three entities, submit RTI to HMRC, handle pension contributions and auto-enrolment, and post payroll journals. Strong Excel skills and Sage 50 experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll software.
• Comfortable working with timekeeping systems.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process end-to-end payroll across three separate entities.
• Submit RTI to HMRC within statutory deadlines.
• Process pension contributions and ensure auto-enrolment compliance.
• Prepare and post payroll journals.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Handle and resolve employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
• Work with timekeeping systems and payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Sage 50 Payroll

Timekeeping systems

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

CIPP or payroll qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Timekeeping systems

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Executive to take responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll across multiple entities.

This is a payroll-focused position, responsible for ensuring compliance, accuracy, confidentiality and a high level of service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process end-to-end payroll across three separate entities

• Submit RTI to HMRC within statutory deadlines

• Process pension contributions and ensure auto-enrolment compliance

• Prepare and post payroll journals

• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR requirements

• Handle and resolve employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially

• Work with timekeeping systems and payroll reporting

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll software

• Comfortable working with timekeeping systems

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Desirable:

• CIPP or other recognised payroll qualification

• Experience managing payroll across multiple legal entities

• Knowledge of payroll journals and reporting

About You

You will be a diligent and dependable payroll professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the payroll process. You will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a supportive and growing team, with the opportunity to contribute to improving internal payroll processes.

If you have strong end-to-end payroll experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Plymouth, we would love to hear from you.