Payroll Officer (12 Month FTC) - Wellingborough

Payroll Officer (12 Month FTC) - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough
Competitive Salary + benefits
Full time or Part time considered

At Whitworth Brothers ltd, we've been milling quality flour for over 130 years-and we're still growing strong. Our world class mills coupled with our continued investment in our people and our estate mean we are a market leading business that helps to feed the nation.

Whether you're behind the wheel delivering our goods, keeping production running smoothly, or supporting operations from head office, you'll play a vital role in our success.

About The Role

As our new Payroll Officer, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting our people by ensuring their pay is accurate, timely, and handled with genuine care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Group Payroll Manager to keep payroll running smoothly across the Group
• Processing overtime and monthly pay changes with accuracy
• Completing essential payroll checks before processing
• Assisting with annual pay reviews and helping colleagues with payroll queries
• Supporting monthly pension reporting and submissions
• Preparing data for P11Ds and payrolling benefits
• Ensuring payroll processes meet internal standards and legislation
• Keeping employee data accurate and up to date in our HR and payroll systems
• Conducting regular audits and data checks
• Supporting archiving and retention of payroll and HR documentation
• Processing staff expenses and Barclaycard claims
• Collating information for annual benefit renewals and managing joiners/leavers
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in HR and Finance

What We're Looking For

• Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and comfort with routine processes
• Sensitivity when handling confidential information
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Warm and clear communication skills

What We Offer

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance
• Health cash plan