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 timeframes.


• 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.

• 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

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