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Payroll & Finance Officer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Mellons

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Payroll & Finance Officer

Location: St Mellons, Cardiff

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid – Office-based during probation, then 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home following successful completion of probation.

The Opportunity

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected professional services organisation to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative finance team. The role offers a varied workload, combining end-to-end payroll responsibilities with finance administration, client account management and reconciliations. Following a successful probation period, you'll benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities to include 

Process end-to-end payrolls accurately and within strict deadlines. 
	
Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring all employee and information is accurate. 
	
Process starters, leavers, amendments, deductions and statutory payments. 
	
Complete payroll reconciliations, including PAYE, National Insurance and year-end processes. 
	
Prepare statutory payroll documentation and submissions. 
	
Manage client bank accounts, cashbooks and BACS payment runs. 
	
Carry out bank reconciliations and monitor cash movements. 
	
Prepare reports and maintain accurate payroll and financial records. 
	
Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner. 
	
Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required. 
	
Support the wider finance function with purchase invoices, customer invoicing and other finance administration. 
	
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, company procedures and data protection requirements. 
	
Identify opportunities to improve processes and maintain excellent levels of accuracy and efficiency. 

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll. 
	
A strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll legislation. 
	
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. 
	
Experience of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel. 
	
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. 
	
Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach. 
	
The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team. 
	
Payroll qualifications (such as CIPP) would be advantageous but are not essential. 

What's on Offer

Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience. 
	
Permanent, full-time position. 
	
Hybrid working after successful completion of probation (2 days office / 3 days home). 
	
Supportive and collaborative working environment. 
	
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. 
	
24 days holiday plus bank hols.
	
Holiday purchase and sale scheme.
	
Pension matched up to 5%.
	
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave. 
	
Discretionary bonus on offer. 
	
Life assurance scheme.
	
Critical illness cover and income protection scheme on offer. 
	
Opportunity to join a growing and reputable organisation with long-term career prospects

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