Payroll Officer

Clearwater People Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, maintaining payroll records, and administering employee benefits schemes. Applicants should have a CIPP Level 3 qualification or equivalent, alongside strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a growing business in London.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Previous experience with expenses and P11D reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, and deductions.
• Administer employee benefits schemes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPP Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage Payroll

Cezanne HR

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with detail, thrives on accuracy, and wants to contribute to the smooth running of payroll and employee benefits within a growing business.

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and delivering an excellent service to employees.

Key responsibilities for the Payroll Officer:

• Managing the monthly payroll cycle with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintaining payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory leave, and deductions.
• Processing expenses in line with company policy and HMRC regulations.
• Managing the year-end process including P60s and P11Ds.
• Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory requirements.
• Producing payroll reports and supporting internal and external audits.
• Administering employee benefits schemes including healthcare, pensions, EV schemes, and other voluntary benefits.
• Acting as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
• Supporting continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes.

Requirements for the Payroll Officer:

• Ideally CIPP Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with expenses, P11D reporting, and year-end payroll processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting.
• Advanced organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
• Experience with Sage Payroll and Cezanne HR is desirable.
• A professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer seeking your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.