Payroll Officer

Our client, a well-established organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for delivering a timely, accurate, and compliant payroll service while supporting wider finance and reporting functions.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee salaries using a computerised payroll system, meeting all internal deadlines and incorporating all relevant data inputs.Produce payroll reports including statutory deductions, pensions, and other adjustments, and manage payment requests for third-party providers within agreed timeframes.Review and analyse overtime and expense submissions, ensuring all approvals align with internal policies and procedures.Maintain and update finance systems with payroll-related entries to support reporting and financial accuracy.Complete monthly reconciliations and provide comparative analysis across payroll codes, ensuring all payments and deductions are fully accounted for.Submit all required payroll-related information to HMRC and other regulatory bodies on a monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis in line with legislative requirements.Manage pension administration, including monthly submissions to providers and processing of contributions and deductions.Support the preparation of the annual payroll budget based on current and projected staffing structures.Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and configuration changes to ensure continued accuracy and ..... full job details .....