Payroll Officer

Doocey Group; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and utilities service provider in the UK is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of payroll experience and be proficient in SAGE 50 payroll. Responsibilities include processing payroll accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience.
• Experience with SAGE 50 payroll.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process submitted weekly timesheets.
• Prepare and process end to end payroll weekly and monthly.
• Manage pension schemes and assist with audits.

Skills

SAGE 50 payroll proficiency

Strong administration and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAGE 50

SAGE 200

Job description

Doocey Group is a thriving and in demand multi-disciplined civil engineering and utilities Company based in the Black Country - comprising of 9 Companies - take a look at our website we do more than you think!!

Doocey Group is a well-established for over 40 years, privately and family owned service provider within the civil engineering, multi utilities, traffic management and groundworks/construction industries.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Group, as we are on a significant growth trajectory and diversifying our current portfolio.

As Payroll Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Supervisor in managing the company's end to end weekly and monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and other forms of compensation to circa 600 employees. This role involves maintaining payroll records, processing payroll transactions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. As Payroll Officer, you will play a critical role in resolving payroll discrepancies and responding to employee payroll enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process submitted weekly timesheets via internal systems.
• Maintain payroll email inbox per Payroll SLAs.
• Prepare and process end to end payroll weekly and monthly.
• Create and distribute payroll reports both weekly and monthly.
• Generate invoices for PPE, training, PCNs, and damages via SAGE.
• Submit RTI, FPS, and EPS to HMRC weekly, ensuring timely payments for employees.
• Archive previous month's payroll documents.
• Export and submit weekly and monthly BACs report.
• Manage pension schemes, ensuring accuracy for new starters and current employees.
• Assist with month-end/year-end payroll duties (P60s, P11ds) and audits.
• Collaborate with HR on business priorities.
• Provide information to other departments on employee changes.
• Ensure accurate final pay for leavers and update exit documentation.
• Support payroll projects and process improvements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience (certified or qualified by experience)
• Must have experience and be proficient with SAGE 50 payroll - at least 2 years experience using this payroll software
• SAGE 200 or SAGE accounts experience advantageous.
• Strong administration experience and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, with a 'can do' attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels, up to Managing Director
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion and the ability to work with sensitive information/data while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Always proactive in approach
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

AGENCY? Please note that we have our own recruitment marketing and search functions alongside already agreed set of agency partners and will not accept any third-party CV Applications from anyone unless invited to do so. Doocey Group of Companies accepts no responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited resumes