Payroll Officer

A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting a Payroll Officer to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working and paying 30,000 - 35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Your key duties in this Payroll Officer role will include but are not limited to:

• Running weekly and monthly payroll for multiple clients
• Processing payroll using BrightPay software
• Managing CIS returns and subcontractor verification
• Preparing and posting payroll journals for clients
• Submitting RTI reports to HMRC
• Administering auto-enrolment pension schemes and submissions
• Processing starters and leavers, including P45s and P60s
• Handling SSP, SMP and other statutory payments
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve payroll queries

Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:

• Previous end-to-end payroll experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience using BrightPay (or similar payroll software)
• Strong working knowledge of CIS and HMRC processes
• Confident managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Payroll Officer position, please apply with your CV and contact Connor at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.