Payroll Officer

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 to apply or send your CV to