Payroll Officer

Hintel UK; Ardington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accommodation provider is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their Central Support team. In this role, you'll manage payroll operations across various locations, ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting a diverse workforce. This position offers professional development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information efficiently.
• Commitment to professional development in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process new starter information and liaise with HR.
• Maintain payroll system updates and process leaver calculations.
• Support monthly payroll submissions and reconcile key payroll ledgers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Progress towards CIPP/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

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We're working with a market-leading student accommodation provider, who are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their Central Support team. This established business operates across 21 cities throughout the UK, managing over 10,000 purpose-built student beds and working closely with university partners to create exceptional student experiences.

This position offers the chance to work within a rapidly growing organisation that prioritises professional development and collaborative working. You'll be supporting payroll operations for a diverse workforce across multiple locations, gaining exposure to complex payroll scenarios whilst working alongside experienced professionals who value accuracy and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Process new starter information and liaise with HR and site managers for accurate payroll setup
• Handle monthly site amendments and obtain necessary approvals from senior management
• Maintain payroll system updates and process leaver calculations including holiday pay
• Support monthly payroll submissions and review preview reports for accuracy
• Produce monthly journals and reconcile key payroll ledgers including Wages Control and PAYE
• Assist with year-end activities, P11D submissions and third-party audit enquiries
• Stay current with payroll regulations and tax law changes to ensure compliance
• Support additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc duties as needed

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience essential
• Progress towards or commitment to pursuing CIPP/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong numeracy skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software packages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational skills with ability to work independently
• Proactive problem-solving approach with methodical working style

Rewards and benefits

• Professional development support towards recognised accounting qualifications
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading organisation in student accommodation
• Collaborative working environment focused on excellence and team support
• Exposure to complex payroll operations across multiple UK locations
• Career progression opportunities within an established and growing business

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Location: Ardington

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Real Estate

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