Payroll Officer
hace 15 días
Sutton
Payroll Officer Location: Sutton (office based)Salary: £35,000 – £39,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, Permanent This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy and high-performing finance function. The role offers responsibility for managing multiple client payrolls within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Please note this position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The Role You will take full responsibility for the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high levels of client service. This role also includes maintaining payroll-related ledgers and supporting wider finance functions. Key Responsibilities Payroll • Manage and process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and in line with deadlines, • Perform complex calculations including Tax, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments, • Process payroll changes such as parental leave, attachment of earnings orders, pension opt-outs, AVCs and salary sacrifice schemes, • Calculate and resolve overpayments and underpayments, liaising directly with clients, • Generate payroll reports and upload BACS payment files via online banking systems, • Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing guidance on statutory payments and payroll legislation, • Ensure compliance with HMRC RTI requirements, pension legislation and other regulations, • Maintain accurate records and ensure audit requirements are met, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery Accounts & Ledger • Set up new client accounts within Sage, • Raise sales invoices and match incoming receipts, • Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate aged debtor balances, • Perform monthly bank reconciliations, • Assist with VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations, • Support wider finance team activities as required About You Essential Experience and Skills • Minimum five years’ experience within a payroll bureau or multi-client environment, • Experience managing high-volume payrolls (1500+ employees), • Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, Sage Accounts, and Microsoft Office, • Sound understanding of statutory payments (SMP, SSP), Attachment of Earnings Orders, PAYE, and pension calculations, • Strong knowledge of HMRC legislation and payroll compliance requirements, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines, • Ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively, • Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach Desirable • Professional qualification such as CIPP, AAT, or part-qualified ACCA, • Knowledge of EYUs and more complex HMRC processes Apply Now If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and client-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.