Payroll Officer Maternity Cover

Position: Payroll Officer - 14-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Payroll Officer – PAYE and CIS £17.00–£19.50 per hour | £35,360–£40,560 FTE

Location:

Winfrith, Dorset (Dorset Innovation Park)

Contract:

Fixed-Term – Maternity Cover

Hours:

Full-Time (40 hours) OR Part-Time (27 hours across 3–4 days) About We're recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy Finance Team based at Dorset Innovation Park in Winfrith, Dorset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing payroll independently and wants to work within a supportive, collaborative finance environment. The position is offered on a fixed-term maternity cover contract , with flexibility for candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours.

What You'll Be Doing You'll take responsibility for the complete payroll process while supporting wider finance operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the end-to-end monthly UK PAYE payroll , including HMRC submissions, pensions and statutory payments. Administering Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes and submitting monthly returns. Coordinating weekly subcontractor payments and preparing BACS payment files. Processing employee expenses, company card transactions and petty cash. Preparing payroll journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations using Sage 50. Managing payroll year-end activities, including P60s and P11D reporting.

Liaising with HMRC and resolving employee and subcontractor queries. Providing occasional support to the purchase ledger function. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
Proven experience independently running an end-to-end UK payroll. Practical experience with CIS administration and contractor payments. Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and HMRC compliance. Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting and payroll systems. Confidence preparing payroll journals and completing reconciliations. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

Ideally, you'll hold a CIPP payroll qualification or AAT Level 3 (or higher). However, candidates with substantial sole-charge payroll experience and equivalent technical expertise will also be considered.

Experience with in construction, engineering or contractor-led environments would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Competitive Salary: £17.00–£19.50 per hour, depending on experience. Flexible

Working Hours:

Full-time (40 hours) or part-time (27 hours across 3–4 days). Generous Holiday: 25 days plus 8 UK public holidays (pro-rata). Company Pension:
Employer contributions, subject to applicable limits. Additional Benefits:
Enhanced family-friendly policies, Company Sick Pay (both subject to eligibility), Employee Assistance Programme and study support. On-Site Parking:
Convenient parking at Dorset Innovation Park. Supportive Environment:
Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, accuracy and teamwork. Interested? If you're an experienced Payroll Officer who can confidently manage payroll from start to finish and has practical knowledge of CIS processes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.