Job Description

Do you have extensive experience in processing payroll within the care sector?

Are you interested becoming a pivotal team member?

LOOK HERE!

Acacia Care is a small, family-run group of care homes that operates in the East Midlands, and we want to stay that way! Our ethos is that our residents and staff will never just be a number to us, they will always be people (as they should be!) who are supported, cared for and valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive and proven Payroll experience, ideally within the care sector. You will take overall responsibility for the payroll function, ensuring a seamless and compliant process.

What we can offer you as a Payroll Officer;

Full-time, permanent

contract (40 hours a week, with paid breaks!) Competitive salary between

28,000 to 32,000

per annum

(depending on experience) Ongoing training and development opportunities Fantastic, serviced Head Office based in Northwood The opportunity to join a values-driven company that puts people first - where both residents and employees are genuinely cared for, supported, and valued.

Our benefits include:

Cycle-to-work scheme Refer a friend Long service awards Simply health, health care cash plan Early pay day Learning and development opportunities

What your daily duties may look like as a Payroll Officer;

Manage and oversee the 4 weekly Payroll for the Acacia Group and collate and process information in relation to all aspects of payroll, which is paid on a bi-weekly basis Ensure that all staff are paid correctly, along with updating payroll systems with up to date rates including correct pay rates, allowance values, pension deductions, NI rates and tax thresholds, ensuring a seamless and compliant process. To provide initial Payroll support and guidance to the Front of House and General Managers and manage the Payroll inbox Reviewing clocking in/out timesheets for all staff in the group on a weekly basis (working closely with the Front of House Managers in each of the care homes)- Perform data entry tasks to ensure all transactions are recorded promptly. Support and submit/respond to HMRC queries, and maintain compliance records Handle payroll for employees across the group, including PAYE, pension contributions, and statutory submissions Working with external accountancy firm in handling the full 4-weekly payroll cycle Answering various Payroll or benefit queries as relevant via telephone and email and respond in a timely and professional manner. Oversight of employee benefits related to Payroll, such as Early Pay and Cycle to Work schemes

What we need from our Payroll Officer;

Minimum 2 years experience within a Payroll capacity Proficient in IT programmes and software (Example - Coolcare, Microsoft Office). Knowledge of pension calculations including Salary Sacrifice schemes. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to multitask and can stay calm under pressure. Excellent punctual skills. To ensure good teamwork, it is vital you and the team can rely on each other. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently Completion of AAT Business Finance Basics is desirable

If this Payroll Officer role sounds like it's the perfect fit for you,

please send us a copy of your CV via the '

apply'

function as soon as possible and we will be in touch shortly.

This role is subject to satisfactory references and an Adult Only Enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 2 years (preferred) Payroll: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025