Overview
A great opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to take ownership of a busy, multi-entity payroll function within a growing organisation. You'll manage the full payroll cycle for a large workforce, support a variety of internal teams, and play an important role as the business continues to expand through acquisitions.
This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation.
Responsibilities
* Running end‑to‑end monthly payrolls (circa 450 employees) across multiple entities and payment cycles.
* Processing starters, leavers, rota/T&A data and ensuring accurate employee records.
* Handling statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP), RTI submissions and all payroll‑related HMRC requirements.
* Managing auto‑enrolment and pension processes (e.g. NEST and private schemes).
* Posting payroll journals and linking data accurately into Sage 50.
* Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and employment‑related queries across the group.
* Supporting the wider Finance & Admin team with additional tasks as the organisation continues to scale.
Qualifications
* Strong end‑to‑end payroll experience, ideally within a multi‑site or multi‑entity environment.
* Confidence working with rota‑based Time & Attendance systems.
* Knowledge of UK employment compliance and general HR administration, including right‑to‑work.
* Experience with Sage Payroll (and ideally Sage HR) or the ability to get up to speed quickly.
* Strong understanding of auto‑enrolment and statutory payments.
* Intermediate Excel skills and a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to work autonomously, handle confidential information, and support colleagues confidently.
* Any experience with sponsorship of overseas workers is beneficial.
Benefits
* Flexibility to work from home occasionally where business needs allow.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Access to wellbeing support and employee perks.
* The chance to join a growing organisation and play a key role in strengthening the payroll function.
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