Payroll Officer

Autograph Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newport seeks a Payroll Officer to manage diverse client payrolls. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in payroll and strong knowledge of Sage Payroll. You will ensure payroll accuracy and compliance while contributing to a supportive team culture. This position offers full-time and part-time hours with opportunities for coaching and development.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Coaching and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accountancy Practice Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Manage BACS payments.
• Submit all HMRC returns.
• Handle client payroll queries promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Payroll processes knowledge

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Position: Payroll Officer
Department: Business Services
Location: Newport, South Wales
Hours of Work: Full-time/part-time (subject to discussion)
Salary: Up to £30,000

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level? Join one of the largest independent accountancy practices in Wales and become a vital part of a thriving Newport office with approximately 60 team members.

This role has arisen due to expansion, ensuring a supportive team environment. You'll benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Coaching and development opportunities.

The Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will assist the Payroll Manager in running a diverse client payroll portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls for clients with 1 to 150 employees using Sage Payroll.
• Managing BACS payments via third-party payment mandates.
• Submitting all HMRC returns and uploading pension data to relevant pension providers.
• Completing year-end submissions.
• Addressing client payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Providing holiday cover for the Payroll Manager.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3+ years of experience in Accountancy Practice Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and software (Sage Payroll experience preferred).
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple payrolls efficiently.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach to handling queries and providing solutions

Next steps: If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively contact Hannah Dolan on 07717394140 or [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you