Payroll Officer

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join our client's team based in Plattekloof. This role is ideally suited to a payroll professional who is deadline-driven, highly accurate, and confident managing the full payroll function within a structured environment.

Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.

Process payroll using SAGE
50 (UK) and Morepay.

Complete all month-end payroll activities.

Import payroll batches accurately.

Process salary adjustments and payroll amendments.

Maintain employee pension records.

Ensure accurate maintenance of employee payroll information.

Verify payroll data, attendance, and time records.

Prepare and submit HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, including:

• Full Payment Submission (FPS)
• Employer Payment Summary (EPS)

Process statutory documentation including: P45, P60, P11D / P11D(b)

Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.

Ensure payroll documentation is scanned and filed correctly.

Handle confidential payroll information professionally.

Perform payroll-related administrative duties as required.

Prepare payroll reports for management and relevant departments.

Complete monthly reconciliations including:

• Pension reconciliations
• Statutory payment reconciliations

Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.

Resolve payroll queries from employees and management professionally.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Follow up on outstanding payroll information to ensure deadlines are met.

• Relevant Diploma or Qualification in:
  Payroll Accounting, Human Resources, or equivalent qualification
• Experience 3-5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
• Experience using SAGE
  50 (UK) and Morepay.
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

• UK Payroll legislation
• HMRC RTI submissions (FPS & EPS submissions)
• P45, P60, P11D/P11D(b)
• Pension administration
• Payroll reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Payroll reporting
• Payroll systems administration

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical ability
• High level of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Relationship management skills