Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,820.00 to £35,600.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Life Insurance, Sick Pay, Generous Leave, Refer a Friend Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | LE3 1UT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | RAF Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Payroll Officer
£33820 - £35600 37.5 hours per week
Leicester based LE3 1UT with hybrid working
Benefits include:
Up to 42 days annual leave, life insurance and sick pay
Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs
Refer a Friend Bonus
Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East
Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation
About us
The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector-leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.
About the role
The Payroll Officer will be responsible for executing the entire payroll life cycle for the RAF Association and its subsidiaries, with the support of the HR & Payroll Assistant. With circa 600 staff across the Group, the role is busy and varied and includes a number of responsibilities including;
Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions for a large and varied employee population.
Supporting and reporting on the administration of pension contributions and auto-enrolment
Accurate calculation of all absence including the necessary statutory pay calculations and deductions.
Ensuring P11D and all Tax Year-End procedures are run accurately and on time, including P60s.
Ensuring the upload of BACS files in a timely manner.
Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals and payment of PAYE and AOE.
Troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions
Submitting accurate HMRC returns and staying current with all legislative updates
Payroll reporting and analysis including National Living Wage and Gender Pay Gap
Administration of employee benefits i.e. pensions, life assurance and cycle to work scheme
Supporting the development and mentorship of the HR & Payroll Assistant.
It is highly recommended that you read the full role profile and person specification which is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk
About you
You will hold a professional relevant qualification in the subject area, preferably a Member of Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and have experience of working within a similar sized organisation. We need you have in-depth hands-on experience in payroll software and its integration in an HR Information System. Responsible for a large portfolio of payroll, you will bring with you up to date knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns and pensions and adhere to UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Previous experience of developing and mentoring colleagues is highly desirable along with the ability to embrace change as we move towards new software solutions and processes.
Based within the wider Secretariat Team, we offer hybrid working with a requirement to attend our office in Leicester 3 days per week.
Want to join us?
You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@rafa.org.uk
Closing Date 8am Wednesday 16 July
Interview Date w/c 28 July at Atlas House Leicester
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your application.
£33820 - £35600 37.5 hours per week
Leicester based LE3 1UT with hybrid working
Benefits include:
Up to 42 days annual leave, life insurance and sick pay
Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs
Refer a Friend Bonus
Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East
Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation
About us
The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector-leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.
About the role
The Payroll Officer will be responsible for executing the entire payroll life cycle for the RAF Association and its subsidiaries, with the support of the HR & Payroll Assistant. With circa 600 staff across the Group, the role is busy and varied and includes a number of responsibilities including;
Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions for a large and varied employee population.
Supporting and reporting on the administration of pension contributions and auto-enrolment
Accurate calculation of all absence including the necessary statutory pay calculations and deductions.
Ensuring P11D and all Tax Year-End procedures are run accurately and on time, including P60s.
Ensuring the upload of BACS files in a timely manner.
Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals and payment of PAYE and AOE.
Troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions
Submitting accurate HMRC returns and staying current with all legislative updates
Payroll reporting and analysis including National Living Wage and Gender Pay Gap
Administration of employee benefits i.e. pensions, life assurance and cycle to work scheme
Supporting the development and mentorship of the HR & Payroll Assistant.
It is highly recommended that you read the full role profile and person specification which is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk
About you
You will hold a professional relevant qualification in the subject area, preferably a Member of Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and have experience of working within a similar sized organisation. We need you have in-depth hands-on experience in payroll software and its integration in an HR Information System. Responsible for a large portfolio of payroll, you will bring with you up to date knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns and pensions and adhere to UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Previous experience of developing and mentoring colleagues is highly desirable along with the ability to embrace change as we move towards new software solutions and processes.
Based within the wider Secretariat Team, we offer hybrid working with a requirement to attend our office in Leicester 3 days per week.
Want to join us?
You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@rafa.org.uk
Closing Date 8am Wednesday 16 July
Interview Date w/c 28 July at Atlas House Leicester
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your application.