Payroll Officer (Maternity Cover)

H&A Mechanical Services; Draperstown; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider located in Draperstown is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and monthly payroll, along with CIS administration, during a maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have experience using Sage for payroll processing, high IT literacy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This temporary role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including an onboarding bonus of £1,000. The successful applicant will ensure statutory obligations are met and deliver excellent internal customer service.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan Membership

Onboarding Bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a corporate environment is essential.
• Must demonstrate high IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Administer Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) accurately.
• Prepare and submit CIS monthly returns while meeting deadlines.
• Work with HR to manage starters, leavers, and salary changes.
• Ensure all payroll and statutory payments are processed timely.
• Respond to payroll and CIS queries with professionalism.

Skills

Experience processing Payroll using Sage

High level of IT literacy

Job description

Role Overview:

This person will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payroll, including Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) administration, during a period of maternity cover. Working closely with HR and Finance teams, the role ensures employees and subcontractors are paid correctly, statutory obligations are met, and all payroll and CIS activities are carried out in line with current legislation. A high level of accuracy, confidentiality and internal customer service is essential.

The position is temporary to cover maternity leave and is likely to last a minimum of 10 months.

Reports to: Company Accountant

Working Hours:

• 4 days per week
• 9am - 5pm
• Flexibility is required

Additional Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Life Assurance (terms apply)
• Health Cash Plan Membership
• Onboarding Bonus of £1,000 (T's & C's apply)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all data from time and attendance systems is captured correctly.
• Administer Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including verification of subcontractors, accurate deduction of CIS tax, and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and submit CIS monthly returns and ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Work closely with the HR team to manage starters, leavers, salary changes, and ensure compliance with onboarding and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Prepare and submit payments including BACS, PAYE, pensions, CIS deductions and other statutory returns, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Produce payroll and CIS reports and reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll and CIS queries promptly and professionally, delivering excellent internal customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll, pension and CIS legislation.
• Ensure a professional approach is always delivered with an emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
• Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by management.

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience processing Payroll using Sage.
• A high level of IT literacy.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with time-management systems.
• ROI payroll experience.

Personal Characteristics

• Be self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadline.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual.

H & A Group are an equal opportunities employer