Payroll Officer

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a growing organisation as it brings its payroll function in-house. The role will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a high level of service to employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and process monthly payroll from start to finish.
  • Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries.
  • Ensure salaries, pensions and statutory payments are processed accurately and on time.
  • Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Produce payroll reports and support payroll policies and procedures.
  • Experience running payroll for 100+ employees.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  • Experience using payroll systems, ideally BrightPay.
  • Strong Excel, numerical and analytical skills.
  • Payroll qualification (CIPP, AAT, Foundation Degree or equivalent).
  • Experience transitioning payroll from outsourced to in-house.
  • Experience developing payroll processes and procedures.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional, discreet and a strong team player.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

We are an equal opportunities employer. We strive to increase the diversity of our workforce and ensure everyone is included.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026