Payroll Officer

Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Officer

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and people? Advance Charity is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll process, working with our external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payments each month.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll, including manual calculations for overtime, variable hours, complex work patterns, and compressed hours; ensure correct application of cost codes.
• Administer statutory and company payments (sick pay, maternity pay, and other entitlements); process adjustments for new starters, leavers, promotions, and contract variations.
• Support procurement and implementation of a new payroll provider/software; ensure compliance with pay-related legislation, HMRC regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage pension scheme administration (auto-enrolment, contributions, and opt-out processes); collaborate with People and Finance teams to maintain accurate data and payroll cost reporting.
• Produce monthly payroll reports; assist with financial and audit requirements; respond to employee payroll queries promptly.
• Contribute to ad hoc tasks and reporting projects as required by the business.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation; strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent numerical skills, accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with complex pay calculations (compressed hours, overtime, varying pay structures); familiarity with pensions administration and HMRC reporting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; proficiency in IT (especially Excel); experience using FMP or Staffology payroll software is desirable.

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Applications via the Advance careers page, including a cover letter, will be considered.

Contract Details

• Location: Hammersmith/Hybrid
• Hours: 21 hours per week
• Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 FTE
• Closing date for applications: 30 November :59
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
• Part-time role with flexibility; annual leave timing may be required outside key payroll periods to ensure continuity

Benefits

• 35-hour working week (FTE) with pro rata holiday entitlement; 30 days paid holiday per year (plus public holidays)
• Additional paid days off for International Women's Day, religious observance, and moving home
• Perkbox employee discounts; pension scheme; enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Employee Assistance Programme; eye-care scheme; clinical supervision for frontline staff
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per successful referral); organisation-wide away days
• Thorough induction and training; career development pathways

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity and reasonable adjustments. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities statements are included in this posting. Safeguarding is a priority; we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, including DBS checks where applicable. Any offer of employment is subject to references, right to work checks, and satisfactory DBS check.

Note: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance Charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from marginalised communities.