Payroll Officer

Location: Norwich
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation in Norwich. This is a standalone payroll position, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while working closely with Finance, HR and operational teams.

This role would suit a payroll professional who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident managing payroll processes independently. You'll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while continuously improving payroll processes and maintaining compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, salary changes, contractual amendments and deductions.

• Process overtime, allowances, travel claims and other variable payments.

• Support pension administration, statutory payments, salary sacrifice schemes and payroll deductions.

• Prepare payroll checks, reconciliations and variance reports prior to payroll approval.

• Respond to payroll queries professionally and confidentially.

• Support the processing and administration of employee expenses and allowances.

• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and month-end payroll reporting.

• Produce payroll reports and analysis to support Finance and management.

• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, processes and efficiencies.

• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and operational managers while maintaining ownership of payroll accuracy.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll.

• A strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.

• Experience processing payroll with variable pay, including overtime, allowances and expenses.

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Strong Excel and systems skills, with experience using payroll and HR systems.

• The confidence to work independently while building effective relationships across the business.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Standalone payroll role with autonomy and responsibility.

• Supportive Finance team with experienced colleagues.

• Opportunity to improve and develop payroll processes.

• Stable organisation with a collaborative working environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of the payroll function and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Rebecca on 01603 851840 to apply or send your CV to [email protected]