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Senior Payroll Officer

Where

Cardiff

Type

Permanent

Salary

45750 Annual

Senior Payroll Officer - Cardiff - 6-9 months

We're recruiting for a Senior Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation in the financial services sector. This is a 6-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension to 9 months. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in office), a 35-hour week, and a supportive team environment.This is a hands-on position suited to someone confident in managing complex payroll tasks, statutory reporting, and mentoring junior staff. You'll be working closely with HR, Finance, and IT to support payroll operations and contribute to ongoing system improvements.Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly payroll processing for all staff
  • Manage complex queries and statutory payments (SMP, SPP, etc.)
  • Submit quarterly and annual HMRC returns
  • Oversee pension and expense payments
  • Mentor Payroll Administrators and support team development
  • Provide payroll analytics and reporting
  • Attend cross-functional meetings and support system upgrades
  • Reconcile and authorise weekly expense payments
  • Requirements:
  • Strong working knowledge of PAYE, pensions, and salary sacrifice
  • Experience with payroll systems and process improvement
  • Confident using Excel and producing reports for stakeholders
  • A recognised payroll qualification is essential
  • This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in a well-run payroll function, with the flexibility and support to deliver high-quality work. #

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