Payroll Officer

Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a leader in the construction industry for 40 years, delivering high-performance projects with excellence and integrity. With a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of work through Q3 2027, including over £300m in tendered projects in 2024, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment of growth.

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll. You will maintain employee records, ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements, and deliver a professional and efficient payroll service. Working closely with the HR and Finance teams, you will ensure that employees are paid correctly and on time, while supporting continuous improvement across payroll and HR administration.

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Identify and correct payroll errors; elevate issues when required.
• Administer CSP, SSP, SMP, and SPP payments per policy and HMRC regulations.
• Process leaver payments and deductions; submit pension data and confirm receipt.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, documentation, and RTI submissions to HMRC.
• Manage deductions (tax, NI, pensions, benefits) and reconcile with accounting systems.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor attendance and absence, providing daily updates to the Managing Director.
• Record absence and manage annual leave in Sage HR.
• Maintain accurate attendance data for payroll and reporting.
• Manage onboarding paperwork, inductions, and follow-up check‑ins.
• Track equipment allocation and recover or deduct costs from leavers.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and policy queries.
• Maintain secure, GDPR‑compliant handling of all employee and payroll data.
• Enforce access controls and ensure complete employee documentation.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate, up‑to‑date records.
• Assist with year‑end tasks (P60s, P11
  
  Ds, audits) and pension reconciliations.
• Support continuous payroll process improvements.
• Manage staff training bookings and record keeping.
• Support CITB grant applications as needed.

• Proven experience in payroll, preferably within a medium-to‑large organisation.
• Education or a proven track record working in a payroll department.
• Experience using Sage.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, HMRC requirements. Strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to handle confidential information with discretion and meet deadlines.

Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a
competitive salary
, a
generous pension scheme
,
income protection
, and
death in service
benefits. Enjoy
annual salary reviews
,
discretionary performance‑based bonuses
, and
32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme
. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.

Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and play a crucial role in our continued success, we want to hear from you!

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