Payroll Officer

Page Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Payroll Officer in London to join the accounting and finance department. The role offers a permanent position and a salary range of £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience, with responsibilities across end-to-end payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

The successful applicant will manage payroll records, handle employee queries, and collaborate with finance to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within a business services environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in accounting and finance software.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and employees.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee details as needed.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Calculate deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports for management review.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Accounting software

Communication

Job description

• Gain exposure to a complex professional services payroll environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation in its sector, providing specialist advisory services to a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, the business offers a fast-paced and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee details as needed.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Calculate deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports for management review.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax filings.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Officer should have:

• Experience in payroll processing within a business services environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in accounting and finance software.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and employees.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in London.
• Opportunities to work within the accounting and finance department of a business services organisation.

Payroll Officer • City of London, England