Payroll Officer

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting organization in Liverpool is seeking a Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with statutory requirements. The role offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum, with options for hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have experience in payroll processing and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include handling payroll queries, processing new starters, and maintaining payroll records.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in using payroll and HR systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll records.
• Process overtime claims and contractual changes.
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Generate reports to ensure payroll integrity.
• Maintain accurate payroll data in line with GDPR.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Understanding of statutory payroll requirements

Attention to detail

Proficiency in payroll systems

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday-Friday), option for part-time

Job Purpose

To ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll records by compiling, organising and entering data into an integrated HR and Payroll system. The role ensures staff are paid correctly and on time, in line with contractual terms and statutory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing

• Input pay claims for overtime and casual staff.
• Process new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Ensure accurate deductions for tax, National Insurance, student loans, car parking, and attachment of earnings orders.
• Handle payroll queries from staff and managers in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Run month-end and year-end reports, including RTI submissions (FPS and EPS), BACS files, and costing reports.
• Generate monthly and ad hoc reports to ensure payroll integrity (e.g. gross-to-net, out-of-balance, payment breakdowns).
• Support and advise the Payroll & Pensions Officer as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll data in line with GDPR and internal data protection policies.
• Process final payments and holiday adjustments for leavers; issue P45s.
• Action HMRC notifications (P9T and P9X).
• Calculate and report the monthly Apprenticeship Levy.
• Maintain e-preferences and distribute payslips and P60s electronically.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of payroll procedures.
• Organise and maintain payroll records (both paper and digital).

General Duties

• Provide flexible support across the wider team and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Participate in training and appraisal processes.
• Adhere to organisational policies including those on equality, health and safety, and data protection.

Person SpecificationEssential:

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in using payroll and HR systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

If you are interested in this role then please apply via the link or contact me directly on or 0151 242 0740

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