Payroll Officer

Page Personnel; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Long Eaton is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves processing payroll, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Candidates should have proven payroll experience and proficiency in payroll systems like SAGE and Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and hybrid working options, making it a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing payroll within a professional environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax and pension regulations.
• Experience supporting in a wider finance capacity.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information.
• Calculate employee deductions such as taxes and pensions.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience using SAGE

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in Long Eaton while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence. They are looking for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, paying up to £30,000. The successful Payroll Officer will be joining a brilliant team in Long Eaton.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information within payroll systems.
• Calculate employee deductions such as taxes, pensions, and other contributions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management in a timely manner.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including issuing P60s and completing relevant tax forms.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll reports to relevant authorities.
• Running of multiple payrolls.
• End to end payroll.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation.
• Support the wider finance team when required.

Qualifications

• Be local to Long Eaton.
• Ability to commute to our client's office 5 days a week (for the initial training period).
• Proven experience in processing payroll within a professional environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax and pension regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Effective communication skills to address queries and liaise with team members.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Experience using SAGE is essential.
• Experience supporting in a wider finance capacity.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum.
• Permanent position.
• Hybrid working.

This Payroll Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving company in Long Eaton.