Payroll Officer

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and successful organisation with a significant presence across Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team.

This is a full-time, office-based position reporting directly to the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of payroll across the organisation.

The Role

As the successful Payroll Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

Payroll

• Maintain and update accurate employee payroll records.

• Process new starters and leavers, including P45s, in a timely and accurate manner.

• Monitor and record employee clock-ins and review and correct any anomalies in conjunction with relevant managers.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within the required deadlines.

• Update payroll for overtime, bonuses, pensions, health insurance and other ad-hoc payments.

• Calculate and process Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in accordance with individual employee contracts, terms and conditions and relevant statutory requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of sickness and absence.

• Provide monthly sickness and absence reports to HR.

• Monitor and maintain employee holiday records.

• Resolve payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.

• Work closely with HR and management to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.

• Provide payroll reports and information to HR and management as required.

• Ensure all payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.

• Carry out general payroll administration and filing.

• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and company policies.

• Assist with payroll-related queries and requirements from HMRC and other relevant bodies.

• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• Perform any other payroll-related duties as required by management.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of three years' experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation.

• Experience using Sage Payroll and an employee clocking/timekeeping system.

• Experience managing payroll from start to finish.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including starters, leavers, P45s, overtime, bonuses, pensions, SSP and SMP.

• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• Previous experience working with HR and management on payroll and employee-related matters.

• Relevant payroll or finance qualifications would be desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience using Bizimply or similar timekeeping/employee management software would be preferable.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.

• A professional, reliable and methodical approach to work.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider finance and HR team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays

• Company pension

• Staff discount

• Friendly, supportive and dynamic working environment

• Free car parking