Payroll Officer

Job Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Location: Swansea

• Take ownership of the monthly payroll process from start to finish
• Process starters, leavers, contractual changes and payroll amendments
• Manage HMRC requirements, RTI submissions and statutory payments
• Administer workplace pensions and auto‑enrolment processes
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and month‑end payroll reporting
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll‑related queries
• Support employee expenses administration and associated finance processes
• Work closely with Finance colleagues to maintain robust controls and accurate reporting
• Continuously review processes and identify improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll within a medium or large organisation
• Strong payroll legislation and HMRC knowledge
• Experience with RTI submissions and pension administration
• Previous exposure to payroll journals and reconciliations
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across the wider organisation
• Additional experience would be beneficial:
  Cascade Payroll, CIPP, AAT or similar payroll/finance qualifications; charity or not‑for‑profit sector experience;
  Welsh language skills

Permanent, full‑time position

Salary circa £30,000 to £35,000 per year, with scope to pay more

Excellent hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative culture

Opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function

Varied role combining payroll expertise with broader finance exposure

Apply with a current CV to be considered for the role.