Payroll Officer

Sheridan Maine is supporting our Bournemouth-based client in recruiting a Payroll Officer to take full ownership of a monthly payroll cycle and play a key role within a busy HR function. This is a permanent opportunity offering real autonomy, close collaboration with Finance, and the chance to help shape and improve end-to-end payroll processes.In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a complete, accurate, and fully reconciled monthly payroll for approximately 150 employees. Alongside payroll ownership, you will also support broader HR activities as capacity allows, acting as a key link between HR and Finance and providing day-to-day support to employees.Hybrid (Dorset / South Coast Based, occasional office attendance in Bournemouth) Key ResponsibilitiesTake responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll processValidate, process, and review all payroll inputs ensuring accuracy and completenessMaintain a clear audit trail for all payroll activity and adjustmentsReconcile payroll outputs against the general ledger, HMRC submissions, and pension provider dataInvestigate variances and provide clear explanations for all discrepanciesMonth-End Reporting and AnalysisProduce a comprehensive monthly payroll pack for Finance reviewProcess salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and adjustmentsManage HMRC submissions and ensure PAYE/NIC complianceOversee pension submissions and reconciliations in line with regulationsAct as the main contact for payroll-related ..... full job details .....