Payroll officer

We’re working closely with a busy, well-established business just outside Petersfield who need an experienced Payroll Officer to support them through an interim period.

Joining a friendly and down-to-earth team, you’ll take ownership of delivering a reliable, accurate payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while keeping everything compliant and well organised behind the scenes.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, so it would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck in, spotting anomalies early, and keeping things running smoothly.

Based within a friendly team, this interim role is focused on delivering a dependable, accurate payroll service, supporting employees and managers with timely responses, and ensuring compliance across key payroll deadlines. In a culture that prioritises quality and straightforward communication, you’ll bring your organisation and payroll expertise to a busy operational environment.

What will the Payroll Officer role involve?

Managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
Processing timesheets and variable pay, flagging discrepancies and resolving queries
Administering payroll changes, deductions and statutory adjustments
Handling RTI submissions and supporting year-end processes in line with HMRC requirements
Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and practical guidance
Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Officer vacancy:

Proven experience running end-to-end UK payroll
Confident working with timesheets, variable pay and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
Strong understanding of HMRC reporting, including RTI
Comfortable managing pensions and auto-enrolment processes
Detail-focused, organised and able to prioritise in a busy environment
Confident using payroll systems and maintaining accurate, GDPR-compliant records
Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Officer:

Immediate start with an ongoing interim assignment
Supportive team environment with clear processes in place
Opportunity to step into a busy role and make an immediate impact
Office based, 37.5 hours per week, although applicants seeking reduced hours will also be considered
Hourly rate dependent on experience
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