Payroll Officer

This well-established organisation based in Cranleigh is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team. You will be working within an influential organisation that offers a friendly working environment and has a committed workforce. This role will be office based however does offer some flexibility for remote working. This role will be a great fit for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ payroll experience who is now looking for their next challenge. Payroll Officer - Benefits * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company bonus scheme * Life assurance system * Onsite canteen * Car parking onsite * Fantastic working culture Payroll Officer - About The Role In this role you will be reporting into the Director of Finance and will be responsible for supporting the daily running of the payroll department. You will be working alongside one other payroller and will be working closely with Finance and HR. Your key responsibilities will be: * Accurate processing of the payroll for around 250 staff, ensuring it is processed accurately and on time * Collating and finalising information regarding starters, leavers and salary changes * Processing payroll HR matters and authorising payroll related payments * Liaise directly with all staff to assist with any HR queries that relate to salaries * Process monthly timesheets as approved and input additional hours on the payroll system * Preparation of monthly payroll and annual statutory returns and related audits * Administration of all pension schemes, completion of year end returns and compliance with audits * Undertaking payroll related projects and managing all system improvements The successful Payroll Officer will have: * Previous experience in a similar position * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll * Strong attention to detail Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)