Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) 
Department: Finance 
Reports To: Payroll Manager 

At Panda, we know that getting payroll right is one of the most important services we provide to our colleagues. 

We’re looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role sits between our Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager, providing hands-on payroll expertise while helping ensure employees across the business are paid accurately and on time. 

This opportunity would suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with detail, solving problems and managing payroll processes in a fast-paced environment. 

The Role 

As Payroll Officer, you’ll support the delivery of accurate weekly and monthly payrolls across the business while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension obligations. 

You’ll work closely with Payroll, Finance and HR teams, maintaining accurate records, resolving payroll queries and helping ensure payroll operations run smoothly. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

You’ll be responsible for: 

Payroll Processing 

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time 
• Ensuring payroll data is validated and correct before payment is made 
• Maintaining employee records within payroll and time & attendance systems 
• Processing new starters, leavers and payroll changes 
• Monitoring and managing the payroll inbox 
• Processing BACS payments and completing reconciliations 
• Supporting period-end payroll activities 
• Maintaining organised payroll records and documentation 

Compliance & Payroll Administration 

• Updating tax codes, student loan deductions and payroll changes received from HMRC 
• Ensuring RTI submissions are completed accurately and on time 
• Processing payroll submissions to HMRC 
• Producing P32 reports and liaising with Finance regarding payments 
• Maintaining payroll records in line with company procedures and compliance requirements 

Pensions & Benefits 

• Administering multiple pension schemes and providers 
• Reconciling pension contributions across payrolls 
• Producing pension reports and arranging pension payments 
• Managing Attachment of Earnings (AOE) deductions and payments 
• Updating Child Support Agency payment schedules 
• Supporting administration of childcare voucher schemes 
• Liaising with third-party providers where required 

Payroll Queries & Reporting 

• Producing P45 documentation for leavers 
• Maintaining payroll reports and records 
• Processing salary increases and payroll variations accurately 
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries and wage corrections 
• Supporting Finance and wider business stakeholders with payroll information and reporting 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who has: 

• Previous experience working in a payroll position 
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and payroll compliance 
• Experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll systems 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly 
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently when required 
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet payroll deadlines in a busy environment 

Why Join Panda? 

At Panda, people are at the heart of what we do. This is an opportunity to join a supportive Finance team where you’ll play an important role in ensuring our colleagues are paid accurately and on time while helping us continue to improve our payroll processes and service. 

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. 

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