Finance & Payroll Officer

Your new company
You will be joining a highly respected professional services organisation based in Cardiff, recognised for delivering specialist pensions, payroll and employee benefits solutions to clients across the UK.With a strong reputation in the market and a collaborative team culture, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that invests heavily in training, development and long-term career progression.The business offers flexible and hybrid working, professional study support, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a specialist finance and payroll environment.Your new role
As a Finance and Payroll Officer, you will play a key role within the finance team, supporting the administration and processing of pensioner payrolls whilst also assisting with wider finance responsibilities.Working closely with senior colleagues, you will help ensure payrolls are processed accurately and efficiently, maintain client accounts and cashbooks, support statutory reporting requirements and provide a high-quality service to clients and pension scheme members.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and administering monthly pensioner payrolls
• Setting up and maintaining payroll records, including starters, leavers and deductions
• Preparing payroll reports and statutory submissions
• Supporting tax year-end processes and payroll reconciliations
• Maintaining client bank accounts and cashbooks
• Performing bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Managing BACS payments and payroll-related transactions
• Acting as a point of contact for pensioner payroll queries
• Liaising with government bodies, auditors and third-party providers
• Supporting the onboarding of new payroll clients
• Assisting with client payroll transitions and exits
• Producing ad hoc reports and payroll analysis
• Supporting compliance, audit and data integrity activities
• Assisting with finance administration, invoicing and purchase ledger duties
• Contributing to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

What you''ll need to succeed

• Previous experience within payroll administration or payroll processing
• Experience managing payroll from start to finish
• Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll legislation
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Proactive and professional approach to work
• Strong Microsoft Excel and systems experience

Desirable

• CIPP qualification or currently studying towards CIPP
• Experience within a payroll bureau environment
• Experience working with pension payrolls
• Exposure to finance administration or wider accounting duties
• Experience dealing with year-end payroll processes and reconciliations

What you''ll get in return

• Salary of up to -30,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured training and development programme
• Professional study support
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous annual leave allowance with holiday trading options
• Pension scheme and flexible benefits package
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''Apply Now'' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn''t quite right for you but you''re considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales.

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