Payroll Officer

Summary: The Payroll Officer role involves managing the end-to-end payroll process for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll legislation. The position requires handling various payroll calculations, maintaining records, and providing support to employees and stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with HR and Finance teams to enhance payroll processes and support audits. This is a temporary position based in London, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Set up new starters and process leavers.
• Calculate and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Handle manual payroll calculations when needed.
• Submit FPS and EPS reports to HMRC.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and other statutory requirements.
• Keep up to date with UK payroll legislation and apply changes accordingly.
• Assist with year-end processes, including P60, P11D, and P9D forms.
• Maintain accurate payroll records using payroll software.
• Process timesheets and absence records.
• Run monthly and ad hoc reports (eg, gross-to-net, out-of-balance checks).
• Respond to employee queries regarding pay, deductions, and leave.
• Provide clear communication and support to staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling payroll data.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation - including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Proficiency in payroll software.
• Numerical accuracy - essential for calculating wages, deductions, and statutory entitlements.
• Clear and professional communication with employees, HR, and finance teams.
• Ability to explain payroll matters to non-specialists.

Salary (Rate): £16.00 yearly

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other