We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Payroll and Accounts Officer to join a busy finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely in-house payroll and pension administration in line with statutory requirements, while also providing broader support across accounts functions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, handling payroll queries, producing reports, and supporting the wider finance team with reconciliations and accounts administration.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Pensions
*Manage the monthly payroll process using a computerised payroll system, including new starters, leavers, contract changes, sickness absence, holiday pay, and statutory payments
*Liaise closely with HR colleagues to ensure payroll data is accurate and processed on time
*Administer Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), providing guidance to staff as required
*Submit accurate monthly RTI returns
*Complete monthly payroll reconciliations
*Respond to staff queries relating to pay, tax, and National Insurance
*Maintain accurate manual and electronic payroll records
*Administer pension and other benefits schemes
*Prepare P60s and P11Ds
*Communicate with external agencies including HMRC and pension providers
*Prepare pay-related correspondence when required (e.g. annual pay changes)
*Support payroll and pensions audits
*Keep up to date with payroll and pensions legislation
Accounts
*Provide support and cover across finance functions including fees, purchase ledger, and management accounts
*Set up and manage BACS and direct bank payments
*Process banking and reconciliations
*Prepare and reconcile additional charges
*Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers
*Review systems and processes and recommend improvement
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential
*Previous experience within a Payroll
*Excellent numeracy skills
*Strong administrative and organisational skills
*Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
*A proactive, flexible, and team-focused approach
We are unable to respond to all applications, if you have been successful, we will contact you with 7 days of your application.