Payroll Officer

Butler Rose are proud to work on an exclusive basis with a well respected, expanding professional firm that is seeking to enhance its payroll department in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. They are seeking a confident and experienced Payroll Officer who is eager to contribute to the continued growth and improvement of their payroll services. This position offers more than just the usual payroll duties - it's an opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the service delivery and working as part of a team who always strive for continuous improvement.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing at various intervals.
• Accurately calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, SMP/SSP statutory payments.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records for employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, social security, and current employment legislation.
• Create and submit statutory payroll reports, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions.
• Take the lead on payroll queries and provide advice when needed.
• Handle payroll amendments, starters, leavers, and year-end processes methodically.
• Reconcile payroll reports/assist with audits as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive payroll data and employee information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes.

• Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally within an inhouse/bureau environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience with payroll software Sage, Xero, BrightPay, or similar systems (training provided).
• High attention to detail with strong organisation/time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel.

• CIPP qualified or similar (not essential)
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information.
• Proactive with a solution focused approach, able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficient in IT, including Office 365; experience with BrightPay is a plus.

• Support for professional qualifications and study.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days).
• Pension scheme.
• Health cover plan.
• Life Cover.
• Social events and team building activities and more!

This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Officer who is looking to join a professional, supportive, and forward thinking environment. If you are keen to advance your payroll career and contribute to an ever evolving department, apply now and take the next step in your career with a growing, professional and friendly firm!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.