Payroll Officer - 30 Hours per week - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their team in a hybrid role. This position involves managing payroll for a large European division, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment, contributing to process improvements and training staff on best practices. With a focus on teamwork and high-quality service, this role offers a chance to grow within a dynamic organization that values its employees and promotes career progression. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteering leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience managing similar volumes.
• Experience with overseas payroll bureaus is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for approx. 2,500 employees across the UK and Scotland.
• Process new starters and leavers, and handle payroll queries.
• Generate payroll reports and manage the full payroll process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of payroll legislation

Communication skills

Systems proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

3 years payroll experience

Experience with overseas payroll bureaus

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Officer - 30 Hours per week - Hybrid Hook Norton
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £27,200 per annum
Hours: 30 per week

Our head office is based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here, you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. Ample parking is available when visiting.

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team at our Head Office in Hook Norton.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role will involve working within a payroll team of 3 and a wider finance team of 19. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge and excellent attention to detail. You should enjoy working in a friendly environment as part of a small team, committed to providing high-quality, accurate, and timely payroll services.

Main responsibilities:

1. Managing payroll for our European division, including UK and Scotland payrolls (approx. 2,500 employees).
2. Coordinating with up to 10 bureaus across Europe and working with operational teams in each country to meet monthly deadlines.
3. Entering and importing variable overtime and casual hours.
4. Processing new starters and leavers, liaising with payroll bureaus as necessary.
5. Processing contract amendments, calculating back pay, sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay.
6. Calculating gross to net pay manually when required.
7. Generating payroll reports, payslips, P45s, P60s, and statutory year-end returns.
8. Preparing and sending payroll reports and BACS authorization forms.
9. Supporting payroll and pension administration tasks.
10. Running the full payroll process from start to finish, including month-end procedures.
11. Monitoring payroll email accounts, resolving queries promptly.
12. Assisting in process and system improvements.
13. Training staff on payroll procedures and best practices.

Key skills and attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deep understanding of payroll legislation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong systems proficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 3 years payroll experience handling similar volumes
• Experience working with overseas payroll bureaus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteering leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programs
• Social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression opportunities within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence and service delivered with passion and style. Our people and clients are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check and references covering the last five years will be required. We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity, adhering to the DBS Code of Practice. Post in a school setting will require declaration of any criminal convictions.

At Thomas Franks

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to foster growth and innovation, believing that diversity leads to better results and a more fulfilling workplace.