Payroll Officer

Keeler Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Keeler Recruitment in Norwich is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function.

You will work closely with Finance, HR and operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance.

The role offers standalone payroll responsibility with an opportunity to improve processes within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pensions.
• Experience processing payroll with variable pay such as overtime and expenses.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Strong Excel and payroll/HR systems capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll records for starters, leavers, salary changes and deductions.
• Process overtime, allowances, travel claims and other variable payments.
• Support pension administration and statutory payments.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Respond to payroll queries confidentially and professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and operational managers while owning payroll accuracy.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

PAYE knowledge

National Insurance

Payroll queries handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

HR systems

Job description

Payroll Officer

Location: Norwich

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation in Norwich. This is a standalone payroll position, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while working closely with Finance, HR and operational teams.

This role would suit a payroll professional who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing payroll processes independently. You'll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while continuously improving payroll processes and maintaining compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.


• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, salary changes, contractual amendments and deductions.


• Process overtime, allowances, travel claims and other variable payments.


• Support pension administration, statutory payments, salary sacrifice schemes and payroll deductions.


• Prepare payroll checks, reconciliations and variance reports prior to payroll approval.


• Respond to payroll queries professionally and confidentially.


• Support the processing and administration of employee expenses and allowances.


• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and month-end payroll reporting.


• Produce payroll reports and analysis to support Finance and management.


• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and internal controls.


• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, processes and efficiencies.


• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and operational managers while maintaining ownership of payroll accuracy.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll.


• A strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.


• Experience processing payroll with variable pay, including overtime, allowances and expenses.


• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.


• Strong Excel and systems skills, with experience using payroll and HR systems.


• The confidence to work independently while building effective relationships across the business.


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Standalone payroll role with autonomy and responsibility.


• Supportive Finance team with experienced colleagues.


• Opportunity to improve and develop payroll processes.


• Stable organisation with collaborative working environment.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of the payroll function and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.