Payroll Officer

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Payroll Officer for our Newport office in South Wales. This opportunity sits within a large independent accountancy practice and offers a supportive team environment with around 60 colleagues.

The role covers a full spectrum of payroll tasks across client portfolios and provides coaching and development opportunities. You will process varied payroll cycles, handle client queries with a proactive approach, and contribute to a collaborative office

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in Accountancy Practice Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and software (Sage Payroll preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple payrolls.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach to handling queries and providing solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll processing

Sage Payroll

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

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