Job Description

The Payroll Officer will handle payroll processes and ensure accuracy in employee compensation within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role requires precision and a strong understanding of accounting and finance functions in a busy environment.

• Delivering efficient, effective, and professional customer service, seeking satisfactory resolution to employee enquiries
• Managing delivery in line with payroll schedule, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the payroll process
• Working closely with the payroll bureau, providing them with all information needed to ensure the payroll is legally compliant
• Ensuring any ad hoc payments through BACS are made accurately
• Processing monthly starters and leavers
• Processing all overtime and additional payments
• Calculating any salary adjustments for absence, ensuring company policies are applied correctly
• Processing and managing employee expense claims
• Calculating any vehicle related payments and deductions, including all company mileage payments and fuel deductions are treated correctly through the payroll
• Managing and issuing P11d's in co-ordination with the Fleet Manager
• Managing and administering the company pension schemes, and ensuring submissions and payment is made to the pension provider in a timely and accurate manner
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and maintaining a close working relationship with the People & Development team to ensure a flow of information
• Generating reports as requested by Senior Management and the Board
• Taking responsibility to research and understand new or changing relevant legislation and policies, in order to provide accurate advice
• Drafting and updating relevant company policies, as required
• Journaling the payroll transactions into the accounts system
• Producing and publishing the annual Gender Pay Gap report
• Investor and company secretarial administration
• Assisting the transactional accounts team during quieter periods or on an ad hoc basis
• Other ad hoc tasks as required from time to time

Permanent OpportunityOpportunity for growth and development
A successful Payroll Officer should have:

• Experience in payroll processing and payroll administration within a business
• Strong Excel skills
• Proficiency in payroll software and financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The employer is a medium-sized organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing industry. They are committed to maintaining high standards in financial operations and providing exceptional service to their workforce.

• Competitive salary range of 26,000 and 32,000
• 22.5 days of holiday, increasing annually with service.
• Life assurance coverage for added security.
• Private medical benefits to support your health and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Bristol.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding Payroll Officer within a fast paced business, apply today to join a supportive and professional team.

Skills Required