Payroll Officer

Sky UK; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local payroll service provider seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processing. Responsibilities include reconciling payroll data, submitting reports to HMRC, and handling client queries. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, proficiency in payroll software, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a performance-based bonus and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Additional annual leave

Company-sponsored events

Company pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience.
• Significant hands-on experience with payroll software.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing.
• Reconcile payroll data and issue client invoices.
• Submit reports to HMRC and process employee leavers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Reconciliation skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Time management

Tools

Computerised payroll software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer for one of our clients based locally in Westerham, Kent. The main objective is to manage the end-to-end processing of payroll activities in a fast-paced and client-focused environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, manage related reporting responsibilities, and serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related queries.

• Accurately process daily payroll submissions from receipt through to finalisation
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure timely issuance of client invoices
• Submit weekly payroll reports to HMRC, including Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions, statutory year-end returns, and P60s
• Process employee leavers and support the administration of the company pension scheme
• Manage and resolve payroll-related enquiries and invoice discrepancies promptly and professionally
• Generate payroll reports in line with internal and client business requirements
• Apply and update statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and other entitlements
• Maintain and update the payroll database to ensure accurate records
• Produce sample payroll data for internal analysis or client proposals
• Issue duplicate payslips, invoices, and other relevant payroll documentation as required
• Respond to client and customer queries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner
• A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, with significant hands-on experience using computerised payroll software
• Ability to multitask and operate efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Confident in handling telephone enquiries and delivering high-quality customer service
• Performance-based bonus
• Additional annual leave
• Company-sponsored events
• Company pension scheme
• Statutory sick pay