Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Location: Felixstowe (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home) Contract: Temporary, 3 months Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30 or 09:00-17:30) Pay: Up to £16.41 per hour, depending on experience Reporting to: Finance Manager The Role We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a 3-month temporary basis. Responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll across two entities, you will ensure payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in line with current legislation. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for two entities. • Process starters, leavers and payroll changes. • Support BACS payments and payroll approvals. • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. • Respond to payroll and pension queries from employees. • Complete payroll reconciliations and support audit requirements. • Process annual pension updates, NHS Pension year-end activities and P11Ds. • Verify mileage claims and maintain fleet records. • Assist with payroll journals and month-end reporting. • Identify and implement payroll process improvements. About You Essential • Previous Payroll Officer experience. • End-to-end payroll processing experience. • Knowledge of auto-enrolment pensions, SSP, SMP, RTI and payroll legislation. • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable • Experience with IRIS, MoorePay, Sage Payroll or HMRC Basic PAYE Tools. • Previous NHS Pension experience. • Experience improving payroll processes and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a busy finance team in a flexible hybrid role.