Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30-35k per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SW1P 3PF |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4716150_1755166720 |
Summary
Payroll Officer
3 month FTC
£30-35k per annum depending on experience
Central London
Hybrid working
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their busy team
Duties include;
- End-to-end payroll processing: Managing the full payroll cycle for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payrolls.
- Setting up new starters and processing leavers: Ensuring accurate onboarding and offboarding in payroll systems.
- Calculating pay adjustments: Including bonuses, commissions, overtime, and manual calculations for SSP, SMP, Tax, NI, and overpayments.
- Managing statutory payments and deductions: such as student loans, pensions, and attachment of earnings orders.
- Submitting returns to HMRC: Including FPS (Full Payment Submission) and EPS (Employer Payment Summary).
- Maintaining payroll records: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data and audit trails.
- Reconciling payroll: Preparing BACS files and ensuring correct payments are made.
- Handling payroll queries: Responding to employee and stakeholder questions regarding pay, deductions, and timesheets.
- Keeping up with legislation: Ensuring payroll complies with UK tax laws, RTI (Real Time Information), and auto-enrolment regulations.
- Year-end processes: Including P11D/P9D submissions and payroll reporting.
- Database and system management: Administering payroll software and time & attendance systems.
You will have;
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail
- Must have proficiency in payroll software and Excel - vlookups and pivot tables
- Knowledge of pension schemes and HMRC regulations
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
If you have previous payroll processing experience within a high-volume payroll department, and are available immediately to commit to a 3-6 month assignment, then please apply now
No sponsorship available for this role
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