Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.0 to £16.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15-16p/h + holiday pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, W1K 5DA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4733698_1762770252 |
Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team
Duties include;
- 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 (e.g., 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.
You will have;
- 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.
If you have all of the above, then please apply now
No sponsorship available for this post
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