Job Description

• Process payroll accurately, including calculating wages, overtime, and shift allowances
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension auto-enrolment, and company payroll policies
• Manage timekeeping software to ensure accuracy in recording hours worked, including night shifts and weekend rates
• Review and analyse staff schedules to track costs against budgets
• Prepare and analyse weekly payroll-related KPIs
• Handle statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and holiday pay calculations
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal and financial information updates
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff regarding deductions, tax codes, and benefits
• Work closely with HR and finance teams to manage new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments
• Ensure accurate pension contributions and liaise with pension providers as needed
• Generate payroll reports for management and assist with audits when required
• Post payroll transactions onto accounting software (e.g., Sage 50)
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations for management accounts
• Prepare and post holiday pay accrual for management accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts for net pay, deductions, pensions, and PAYE
• Stay updated with employment law and payroll regulations
• Provide general support to the finance team in other accounting areas when required

• Previous experience in payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and pension auto-enrolment
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, ADP, Xero, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with confidential data
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with HR and finance teams
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of shift patterns and zero-hour contracts

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
• Flexible working hours 
• Study support 
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Free on-site parking