Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Location: Newmarket
Salary: Up to £30,000 + Excellent Benefits

CV Screen is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a successful, well-established logistics and distribution business based near Newmarket. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team within a growing organisation that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering specialist transport and pallet distribution services across the UK. Offering a salary of up to £30,000 and excellent benefits, this is an ideal role for someone looking to develop a long-term career in payroll and finance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage weekly payroll, ensuring accurate processing of timesheets, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Submit PAYE information, produce payroll reports and resolve employee payroll queries.
• Process purchase ledger invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations and petty cash.
• Raise sales invoices, post customer receipts and support credit control activities.
• Assist with month-end finance processes and maintain accurate financial records.

What Experience is Required

• Previous experience in payroll together with sales and purchase ledger duties.
• Good knowledge of HMRC regulations, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience using Sage Payroll, Sage 50 or similar accounting software.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension, income protection and death in service cover
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression

Location

This office-based role is located in Newmarket and is commutable from Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Stowmarket, Sudbury, Mildenhall and Haverhill.

Alternate Job Titles

• Payroll Administrator
• Payroll & Accounts Assistant
• Finance & Payroll Coordinator
• Payroll & Finance Officer