Payroll Officer

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus in Worsley is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for a 5,000+ employee base in the utilities sector. The role covers weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, RTI submissions and year-end reporting, with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

You will work with IT and Finance to streamline payroll processes, perform pension reconciliations, and support system implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK payroll processing and statutory reporting.
• Proficient with Excel and HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of RTI, P11D and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly & monthly payrolls for diverse employee groups.
• Month-end reporting and reconciliation of payroll reports and RTI submissions.
• Pension reconciliation and upload into pension portal.
• Support the rollout of new payroll systems including data migration, testing, and training.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and reporting.
• P11D and Year-End Reporting. Prepare and submit P11D forms for employee benefits and expenses in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and documentation for regulatory audits.
• Generate payroll reports and analytics for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and industry practices.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site managers during mobilisation and demobilisation phases.
• Provide payroll queries support to employees via phone and email.
• Reconcile weekly timesheets and input overtime/bonus payments.
• Process expenses across the business.
• Support the payroll team and supervisors.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Excel and reporting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

ADP

PeopleHub

Civica

Sage

Job description

We’re pleased to announce that we are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage and execute payroll operations within the fast-paced utilities sector with over 5000 employees.

Department: Finance

Location: Worsley

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly & monthly payrolls for diverse employee groups, including site and office-based teams.
• Month end reporting, reconciliation of payroll reports and RTI submissions.
• Pension reconciliation and upload into pension portal.
• Support the rollout of new payroll systems including data migration, testing, and training.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and reporting.
• P11D and Year-End Reporting. Prepare and submit P11D forms for employee benefits and expenses in line with HMRC guidelines. Assist with year-end processes including reconciliation, audit support and statutory reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and documentation particularly relating to regulatory audits.
• Generate payroll reports and analytics to support finance and operational leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and industry-specific pay practices (e.g. travel and subsistence, shift patterns).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site managers during mobilisation and demobilisation phases of projects.
• Providing advice to employees in relation to payroll queries, mainly on telephone and email
• Reconciliation of weekly Timesheets, along with the input of overtime and bonus payments
• Processing of expenses across the business
• Supporting the team and supervisors within payroll

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems (e.g. ADP, PeopleHub, Civica & Sage) and time management tools.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment and tax legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial and HRIS systems.
• Confident communicator with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing multi-site, project-based payrolls.
• Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and contractor compliance.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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