Overview
Reference: dab591f9ae689a70
Salary: £32,500 - £38,000/annum
Job Location: United Kingdom – England – West Midlands – Warwickshire – Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 26 February 2026
Payroll Officer – Location: Two Sites (Stratford-Upon-Avon and Banbury)
Salary: FTE £32,500 - £38,000 (DOE)
Hours: 30+ (school hours available)
Contract: 6‑Month FTC (Permanent option available at end of contract)
Are you looking for a role that combines responsibility with flexible working hours, an exciting business progression plan and a real people‑first culture? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage UK payroll operations for an established manufacturer.
Payroll Officer Salary & Benefits
- Flexible hours available (school hours if needed)
- 6‑month fixed‑term contract with potential to extend for the right candidate
- 25 Days + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – employee contributions available immediately; employer contributions commence after 3 months’ service
- Life assurance once enrolled in the pension scheme
- After 6 months’ service: access to additional benefits including Private Healthcare and Income Protection
Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Officer
- End‑to‑end payroll processing (weekly and monthly cycles)
- RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and full HMRC compliance
- Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
- Pension auto‑enrolment administration and submissions
- Year‑end processes (P60, P45, P11D)
- Managing deductions including student loans and AEOs
- Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries
- Supporting the transition and integration into Moorepay
- Producing payroll and HR reporting (absence, headcount, holiday etc.)
- Maintaining organisational structures within the new system
Working Pattern & Flexibility
- Flexible weekly hours
- School hours (around 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) considered
- Office‑based role with informal flexibility around family commitments
- Some initial travel between Stratford and Banbury during onboarding (reducing over time)
About You
- Solid end‑to‑end UK payroll experience
- Confident managing both weekly and monthly payroll
- Comfortable working across multiple sites
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (Tax, NI, NMW)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Moorepay (highly desirable)
- Organised, detail‑focused and confident handling payroll queries
This role is split between sites in Banbury and Stratford; you will be based at the Stratford office most of the time.
If you think this Payroll Officer sounds like you – apply, and we will be in touch!
