Payroll Officer - Head Office

Hexagon Care Services; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider in Preston seeks a Payroll Officer to manage accurate payroll operations and support HR. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in payroll processing and proficiency in payroll systems. Attractive perks include life assurance and flexible work options after probation. Join to contribute to a supportive environment for young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension

Opportunity for WFH one day per week after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, taxation, national insurance, and pensions.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Collate and input payroll data, including timesheets.
• Generate monthly reports for pension providers.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees and management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong IT skills

Education

Recognised payroll or accountancy qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Payroll systems

Job description

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Job title: Payroll Officer
Salary: £32,877.21
Hours:37 hours per week, Monday to Fridayoffice hours
Location: Hexagon Care Services Head Office, Riversway Docklands, Preston, PR2 2YQ (Free parking)

About Us
Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we work closely with local authorities to deliver specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to provide safe, stable environments where young people can develop skills and build resilience for a brighter future.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic payroll professional with the ability to improve and implement systems to join our finance team as a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Officer. In this role, you will ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations, managing the company’s payroll processes while ensuring timely and accurate payroll transactions in compliance with relevant regulations. You will work closely with HR, finance, and external bodies such as HMRC and pension providers

Our Head Office
Our Head Office is based on the docks in Preston and is home to around 20–30 staff members who support our children’s homes and schools across the country. Departments include HR (Recruitment, IT, Communication & Engagement, Health & Safety), Finance, Maintenance, and Referrals. The office is modern and spacious with free on-site parking and a 24/7 gym located directly across the road.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and efficiently
• Collate and input payroll data, including timesheets.
• Calculate and process amendments such as starters, leavers, and contract changes.
• Manage pay elements, including maternity and sickness pay.
• Administer salary sacrifice schemes (Electric Vehicle Scheme, Bike to Work Scheme).
• Ensure payroll database integrity through regular checks.
• Generate monthly reports for pension providers.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Reconcile payroll transactions to the nominal ledger.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll procedure guidance.
• Support HR with relevant administrative tasks.

About You

• A recognised payroll or accountancy qualification OR equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, taxation, national insurance, and pensions.
• High numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, and databases.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and confidentially

What you’ll get in return as a payroll officer at Hexagon Care Services

• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to GP Hero
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension
• Opportunity for WFH one day per week after probation

Important Information
Please note that Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot support applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK. If you have time-limited right to work, we are happy to consider your application, but please be aware that only an interim contract may be offered.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium-accredited trainers. All roles involving regulated activity with children require safer recruitment checks prior to employment. This includes an enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a check of the children’s barred list.

How to Apply
Due to the volume of applications, candidates who apply via CV (e.g. Indeed) may not receive feedback. However, candidates who apply through our careers portal will receive feedback regardless of outcome.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so please apply at your earliest opportunity.

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