Payroll Officer
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Location: Bolton
Salary: circa £35,000- £40,000
We're recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join a well-established company based in Bolton. This is a key position within the HR & Payroll team, focused on managing weekly payroll operations. You will take ownership of the weekly payroll process, ensuring it's delivered on time and with a high level of precision.
The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities include:
Process weekly payroll using various software packages, including Sage Payroll 50
Produce monthly salaried payroll when required to provide cover
Administer all payroll changes, including processing of company benefits, sick pay, holidays, and attachments of earnings
Ensure all statutory deductions are correctly accounted for
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts monthly and support cost allocation through payroll journals (weekly and monthly)
Assist with HMRC reporting at month-end and year-end
Provide payroll data and reports for financial audits and internal use
Issue weekly payroll-related reports as required
Manage the payroll email inbox and act as the first point of contact for payroll queries
Skills & attributes:
Proven experience in a similar payroll role, ideally with weekly payroll and blue-collar workforce exposure.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritise and to meet tight deadlines
Excellent organisational skills
Be able to use own initiative and be strong team player
Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.
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