Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Prime Appointments Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CE1302_1771338841 |
Summary
A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting a Payroll Officer to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working and paying £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience.
Your key duties in this Payroll Officer role will include but are not limited to:
Running weekly and monthly payroll for multiple clients
Processing payroll using BrightPay software
Managing CIS returns and subcontractor verification
Preparing and posting payroll journals for clients
Submitting RTI reports to HMRC
Administering auto-enrolment pension schemes and submissions
Processing starters and leavers, including P45s and P60s
Handling SSP, SMP and other statutory payments
Liaising directly with clients to resolve payroll queries
Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:
Previous end-to-end payroll experience within an accountancy practice
Experience using BrightPay (or similar payroll software)
Strong working knowledge of CIS and HMRC processes
Confident managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Payroll Officer position, please apply with your CV and contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs
Your key duties in this Payroll Officer role will include but are not limited to:
Running weekly and monthly payroll for multiple clients
Processing payroll using BrightPay software
Managing CIS returns and subcontractor verification
Preparing and posting payroll journals for clients
Submitting RTI reports to HMRC
Administering auto-enrolment pension schemes and submissions
Processing starters and leavers, including P45s and P60s
Handling SSP, SMP and other statutory payments
Liaising directly with clients to resolve payroll queries
Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:
Previous end-to-end payroll experience within an accountancy practice
Experience using BrightPay (or similar payroll software)
Strong working knowledge of CIS and HMRC processes
Confident managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Payroll Officer position, please apply with your CV and contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs