Payroll Officer

Michael Page; Chatham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK regulations. The successful candidate will handle payroll queries, assist in payroll system implementation, and collaborate with the accounting team. This permanent position offers competitive salary and a chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing and finance administration.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees are paid on time, correctly and per UK law.
• Process weekly payroll ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance department.

Skills

Payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing payroll processes within a successful industry sector, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

A successful and well established organisation that offers a collaborative working environment while maintaining high professional standards.

Description

• Duties of the role will include:
• To ensure all employees are paid on time, correctly and per UK law.
• Process weekly payroll ensuring all deadlines are met and employees are paid on time and in line with company and legislative policies
• Deal with pay disputes/queries
• Send RTI's to HMRC
• Update holiday pay rate spreadsheet
• Update reports for the Finance Director
• Process leavers, calculate outstanding holiday pay and issue P45's
• Creating labour reports
• Process payroll for monthly paid employees
• Raise 3rd party payments (Court orders etc)
• Process employee expenses
• Reconciling wages to nominal ledger
• Manage Payroll year end process including year end, P60's and P11d's
• Fleet management including ordering new vehicles and drivers licence checks.
• Update finance team holiday record
• Manage the company reward scheme
• Assisting the production manager with labour costings
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security at all times.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance department on relevant tasks.
• Support the implementation of payroll systems and process improvements.

Profile

A successful Payroll Officer should have:

• Previous experience in payroll processing and Finance administration.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills for resolving queries and collaborating with teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities to work in a supportive and professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Officer looking to grow their career in accounting and finance. Apply now to join a respected organisation and make a difference in payroll management.