Payroll Officer

Michael Page; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll Officer based in Long Eaton to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with legislation. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum and the opportunity to join a thriving team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in payroll processing, knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and proficiency in SAGE and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing payroll within a professional environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax and pension regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in a wider finance capacity is preferred.

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.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll reports.
• Collaboration with the accounting team for reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

SAGE proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This Payroll Officer role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in payroll looking for their next Payroll Officer position in Long Eaton.

Based in Nottingham, the position focuses on ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing in alignment with established practices.

This is a hybrid position (one day working from home) which is available after training.

Client Details

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.

Description

• 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.

Profile

A successful Payroll Officer should have:

• 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.

Job 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.