Payroll Officer

Our client, a well-established organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for delivering a timely, accurate, and compliant payroll service while supporting wider finance and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee salaries using a computerised payroll system, meeting all internal deadlines and incorporating all relevant data inputs.
• Produce payroll reports including statutory deductions, pensions, and other adjustments, and manage payment requests for third-party providers within agreed time frames.
• Review and analyse overtime and expense submissions, ensuring all approvals align with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update finance systems with payroll-related entries to support reporting and financial accuracy.
• Complete monthly reconciliations and provide comparative analysis across payroll codes, ensuring all payments and deductions are fully accounted for.
• Submit all required payroll-related information to HMRC and other regulatory bodies on a monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage pension administration, including monthly submissions to providers and processing of contributions and deductions.
• Support the preparation of the annual payroll budget based on current and projected staffing structures.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and configuration changes to ensure continued accuracy and efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in payroll administration within a complex organisation
• A strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with integrated payroll and finance systems
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills