Payroll Officer

Reed; Chester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful office environment

Flexible working hours

Potential for long-term opportunities

Job summary

Reed, in Chester, is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of client payrolls. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will handle weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls with accuracy and timeliness.

The role covers RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, year-end procedures, and resolving client payroll queries. You will work closely with clients to meet their payroll needs while maintaining data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll, within a bureau or Accountancy Practice environment.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls with varying frequencies and complexities.
• Strong knowledge of pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the processing of high-volume weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls for multiple small to medium-sized clients.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions of RTI and handle auto-enrolment procedures.
• Process statutory payments and manage year-end procedures.
• Address and resolve client payroll queries effectively.
• Collaborate closely with clients to ensure their payroll needs are met.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multiclient payrolls

Pensions & auto-enrolment

Organisational skills

Autonomous / team work

Job description

Payroll Officer

• Contract Type: Part-Time (Would consider Full-Time), Permanent
• Location: Chester
• Salary: £30,000 FTE - Could flex dependant on experience

Reed are currently working with a well-established Accountancy firm in a friendly and supportive team based in Chester. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of client payrolls. This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and involves the timely and accurate processing of various payroll frequencies.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Responsible for the processing of high-volume weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls for multiple small to medium-sized clients.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions of RTI and handle auto-enrolment procedures.
• Process statutory payments and manage year-end procedures.
• Address and resolve client payroll queries effectively.
• Collaborate closely with clients to ensure their payroll needs are met.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and confidentiality.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in payroll, within a bureau or Accountancy Practice environment.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls with varying frequencies and complexities.
• Strong knowledge of pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a beautiful office environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Potential for long-term opportunities beyond the fixed term.

This is a great role for someone who is looking to work within a great Accountancy Practice with good support.