Payroll Officer

Clearwater People Solutions; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer in Horley. You will manage the monthly payroll cycle and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and is proficient in Microsoft Excel. This is a great opportunity for those who value accuracy and detail in payroll management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting.
• Previous experience with expenses and P11D reporting.
• Experience in managing year-end payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle with accuracy and efficiency.
• Administer employee benefits schemes including healthcare and pensions.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPP Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Payroll

Cezanne HR

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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