Payroll Officer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their Payroll Department on a permanent full-time basis at their spacious office located in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. This position offers an excellent chance for someone aiming to enhance their payroll expertise or advance their career in a collaborative and professional workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely processing of payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly schedule.
• Handle administration tasks related to new employees, terminations, tax code assignments, statutory deductions, pension contributions, and necessary payroll modifications.
• Ensure adherence to HMRC regulations, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, pension auto-enrollment, and internal payroll protocols.
• Generate invoices, reconcile payroll with financial records, and investigate any inconsistencies.
• Process customer margin payments, service fees, and financial adjustments while keeping precise audit records.
• Assist with payroll compliance checks including contractor and umbrella company verifications.
• Conduct monthly and year-end payroll activities effectively.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting across multiple payroll systems.
• Support additional payroll and processing duties as assigned by the Payroll & Processing Manager.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in payroll processing or administration.
• High level of attention to numerical accuracy and detail.
• Strong organizational capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills paired with excellent customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in payroll software systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• A proactive and team-oriented work ethic.

Working Hours

The position operates Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, along with an additional day off on your birthday.
• Vacation entitlement increases with service length, reaching up to 29 days.
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days after one year of service.
• Enrollment in the company pension scheme.
• Access to a health and wellbeing program.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Free onsite parking facilities.