Payroll Officer
9 days ago
Luton
Payroll Administrator / Payroll Officer £30,000 - £33,000 | Full-time | Permanent You'll be joining a fast paced, growing organisation where payroll accuracy really matters. As a Payroll Administrator (also known internally as a Payroll Officer or Payroll Coordinator), you'll be a key part of the team ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time. This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys detail, structure and working to deadlines in a high volume payroll environment. What you'll be doing In this Payroll Executive role, you'll be responsible for the day to day administration of multiple payrolls. You will: Input starter details and process leavers accurately Produce statutory documents such as P45s and P60s Carry out right to work checks Process weekly payrolls for a large employee population Prepare payroll journals and reconcile wages accounts Handle payroll calculations including maternity, paternity, sickness and pensions Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including RTI submissions Liaise with HMRC when required Prepare and upload auto-enrolment pension reports using Excel Check and amend timesheets where necessary Create and analyse payroll and timesheet reports Work closely with Finance to resolve payroll related queries Respond to payroll queries via phone and email in a professional manner Support the wider payroll operation with general admin tasks What you will bring As a Payroll Assistant or Payroll Administrator, you'll bring: Previous experience in a payroll focused role Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills Confidence working to tight and frequent deadlines Clear written and verbal communication skills Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems A methodical, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workload The confidence to work independently, while still being a strong team player A proactive, "can do" attitude and willingness to learn Why this role This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator who wants stability, responsibility and the chance to grow within a busy payroll function supporting a large workforce. If you enjoy structure, accuracy and being relied upon to get things right, this role will suit you