Payroll Officer £32-37,000 Ripley Permanent, full-time Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to join a growing, dynamic company? Our client is looking for a Payroll Officer to join their friendly, fast-paced payroll bureau team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality end-to-end payroll services to a portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. You will also support auto-enrolment pension duties and provide outstanding communication and support to clients on payroll and pension-related matters. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end payroll processing for a variety of clients (including starters, leavers, adjustments, bonuses, statutory payments, etc.) Administration of auto-enrolment pensions including setup, uploads, contribution reporting and ongoing compliance First point of contact for client queries related to payroll and pensions – via phone and email Manage multiple payroll frequencies (weekly, fortnightly and mainly monthly) Submission of RTI and year-end returns to HMRC Produce payslips, P45s, P60s and other statutory documents Maintain accurate client payroll records and documentation Ensure all payroll tasks are completed in line with internal deadlines and statutory obligations Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where needed Support the management team with internal process improvements and client onboarding Requirements: Proven experience in a payroll bureau or multi-client payroll environment Strong understanding of PAYE, NIC, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment Excellent communication and client service skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confident using payroll software (experience with BrightPay, Xero Payroll, QuickBooks, Moneysoft or similar is advantageous) A recognised payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) is desirable but not essential Possibility to support professional development, including financial and study support towards gaining a formal payroll qualification This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys variety, working as part of a team, and building great client relationships. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, if Copperfield Recruitment Ltd has not contacted you within five days of your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept Copperfield Recruitment Ltd’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found at our website and therefore give us consent to contact you. Copperfield Recruitment Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer