Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with detail, thrives on accuracy, and wants to contribute to the smooth running of payroll and employee benefits within a growing business. As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and delivering an excellent service to employees. Key responsibilities for the Payroll Officer: Managing the monthly payroll cycle with accuracy and efficiency. Maintaining payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory leave, and deductions. Processing expenses in line with company policy and HMRC regulations. Managing the year-end process including P60s and P11Ds. Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions and other statutory requirements. Producing payroll reports and supporting internal and external audits. Administering employee benefits schemes including healthcare, pensions, EV schemes, and other voluntary benefits. Acting as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Supporting continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes. Requirements for the Payroll Officer : Ideally CIPP Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience. Previous experience with expenses, P11D reporting, and year-end payroll processes. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting. Advanced organisational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential). Experience with Sage Payroll and Cezanne HR is desirable. A professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. If you are an experienced Payroll Officer seeking your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.