Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Specialist / Payroll Adviser / Payroll Advisor / Payroll Technician / Payroll Analyst

Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)

9-Month Contract

£150 - £175 per day (Inside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join one of our leading clients on a 9-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy payroll team supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services.

The role is predominantly remote, with one day per week required in the Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire office.

Key Responsibilities

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• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
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• Input and maintain payroll records, including new starters, leavers and contractual changes.
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• Manually calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, as well as PAYE, National Insurance and holiday pay.
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• Administer employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments.
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• Ensure payroll complies with current HMRC legislation and tax coding requirements.
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• Support payroll reconciliations, including year-end processes and statutory reporting.
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• Provide a high level of customer service when responding to payroll-related queries.
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Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

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• Previous payroll processing experience within a busy payroll environment.
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• Experience using payroll systems such as Resourcelink, SAP, or similar payroll software.
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• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax codes, PAYE and statutory payments.
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• Experience administering employee benefits, salary sacrifice arrangements and third-party deductions.
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• Experience supporting payroll reconciliations and year-end payroll activities.
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• Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
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If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.