Payroll Officer

Nurseplus UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ashford seeks a proactive Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll services for staff. Responsibilities include timely payment to 2,000 temporary workers, maintaining payroll records, and managing pensions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in payroll processing. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing is advantageous.
• Ability to engage confidently with staff at all levels.
• Willingness to take on varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of wages by BACS.
• Update and maintain payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly.
• Process new starters, leavers, and other payroll-related tasks.
• Complete tax year-end procedures like P60s and P11Ds.
• Manage all aspects of pensions.
• Create payroll reports in Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

General payroll knowledge

Microsoft Excel skills

Job description

About Us

Nurseplus is a market-leading temporary recruitment agency providing quality staffing solutions to Healthcare Establishments as well as Care at Home. With a network of 40 offices strategically situated throughout the UK, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a confident, proactive, and analytical Payroll Officer to join our busy, fast-paced Payroll function. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll services across our workforce, supporting both temporary and permanent staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of wages by BACS to 2,000 temporary workers (weekly) and 240 permanent staff (monthly).
• Update and maintain payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Process new starters, leavers, hours worked, expenses, SSP, SMP, absences, commissions, and personal detail changes.
• Complete tax year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, PSA, and other reports.
• Manage all aspects of pensions, including auto-enrolment, communications, reconciliations, compliance, and salary sacrifice.
• Create and provide reports in Microsoft Excel for Finance and Operations teams.
• Support system upgrades with the Projects Team to ensure payroll runs smoothly.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with staff at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive, flexible approach with a willingness to take on varied tasks.
• Good general knowledge of all payroll aspects.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (details to be discussed at interview).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• The chance to be part of a market-leading organisation making a real difference in healthcare.

Location

Ashford