Payroll Officer

Sheridan Maine is supporting our Bournemouth-based client in recruiting a Payroll Officer to take full ownership of a monthly payroll cycle and play a key role within a busy HR function. This is a permanent opportunity offering real autonomy, close collaboration with Finance, and the chance to help shape and improve end-to-end payroll  this role, you will be responsible for delivering a complete, accurate, and fully reconciled monthly payroll for approximately 150 employees.

Alongside payroll ownership, you will also support broader HR activities as capacity allows, acting as a key link between HR and Finance and providing day-to-day support to employees.Hybrid (Dorset / South Coast Based, occasional office attendance in Bournemouth) Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll process
• Validate, process, and review all payroll inputs ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Maintain a clear audit trail for all payroll activity and adjustments
• Reconcile payroll outputs against the general ledger, HMRC submissions, and pension provider data
• Investigate variances and provide clear explanations for all discrepancies
• Month-End Reporting & Analysis
• Produce a comprehensive monthly payroll pack for Finance review
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and adjustments
• Manage HMRC submissions and e...