Payroll Officer

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we transform lives by providing practical, emotional, and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. Since 1869, we have been building stronger families, and today, we work with over 60,000 families across more than 150 community-based services. We also support thousands more through national programmes and grants, ensuring everyone has the tools to overcome challenges and thrive.

The Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will assist in delivering an efficient and accurate payroll function, ensuring salaries are processed correctly and paid on time across the organisation.

• Collate and check monthly payroll data, including timesheets, for input into the payroll processing system
• Assist with running the monthly payroll to ensure payment deadlines are consistently met
• Help maintain the accuracy of payroll-related financial records
• Ensure payroll queries are prioritised and responded to within a reasonable timescale
• Work closely with the Payroll Manager, liaise with the Payroll Bureau to support payroll processing
• Reconcile payroll bureau reports against internal records
• Support the preparation of monthly pension reports
• Help prepare payroll for Isle of Man staff
• Process payroll invoices
• Prepare BACS schedules
• Ensure payroll creditors are paid on time
• Ensure remittance advice notes are issued to suppliers and payroll creditors

About You

• Relevant experience and a good understanding of payroll processes
• Demonstrable experience of working with computerised payroll and accounting systems and HR information systems, including MHR (iTrent) integrated HR and Payroll systems and Sun Accounts
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to think creatively and decisively to solve problems
• The ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively, both internally and externally
• The ability to work with diplomacy and assertiveness, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• The ability to work autonomously using your own judgement and as part of a team
• A high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
• An NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Payroll

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising by 1 day each April to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• Flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities