Payroll Officer

Confidential; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Newport, South Wales, is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Business Services team. The role supports multiple payrolls for clients and offers flexible hours (full-time/part-time).

You will process payrolls using Sage Payroll, handle BACS, HMRC submissions, and year-end returns, while delivering responsive service to clients and providing cover for the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accountancy Practice Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.
• Proficient with Sage Payroll preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for clients.
• Manage BACS payments via third-party mandates.
• Submit HMRC returns and upload pension data.
• Complete year-end submissions.
• Address client payroll queries promptly.
• Provide holiday cover for Payroll Manager.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer-focused

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:

• 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

We look forward to hearing from you