Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

• Annual Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
• Location: Southend on Sea
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (No Hybrid)

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our team. This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing support across various payroll-related functions. Ideal candidates will have experience with ERP systems and a keen attention to detail.

• Preparation of Weekly Expense Payments: Assist in preparing weekly expense payments using the ERP (SAP) system.
• Timely Rectification of Pay Errors: Support the resolution of pay errors promptly, ensuring appropriate recording for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Third-Party Enquiries: Handle enquiries from external bodies such as rental agencies, CSA, and legal firms via letter, phone, or email.
• Electronic Despatch of Payroll Materials: Assist with sending payslips, P60s, and other payroll-related documents electronically, as well as completing and dispatching P11Ds.
• Team Integration and Support: Work as an integral member of the team, building rapport and providing support to colleagues when needed.
• System Testing Support: Participate in system testing due to payroll system configuration updates or year-end patching.
• Assistance with Payroll-Related Projects: Contribute to projects involving payroll-related topics.
• Support to Employee Relations and HR Services: Provide assistance to Employee Relations and HR Shared Services colleagues with general enquiries and duties as needed.

• 1-2 years of payroll experience.
• Able to use Microsoft Office products to an intermediate level.
• Experience of an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of numeracy skills.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: CIPP accreditation such as National Payroll Certificate.

• Company Sick Pay.
• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus bank holidays and access to a holiday buying scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents.
• Learning & Development opportunities including eLearning courses, apprenticeships, and in-house training.
• Health and Wellbeing access to mental health support specialists.

To be considered, please apply today!