The Opportunity
An established UK-based business is looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and organised Payroll & Timesheet Controller to join its Finance Team.
This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of payroll administration and timesheet processes across the organisation.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing, maintaining employee records and supporting the wider Finance and HR functions.
The successful candidate will be proactive, numerate and comfortable working to tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage their own workload.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing accurate weekly and monthly payroll.
- Taking ownership of the company-wide timesheet database, including subcontractors.
- Checking timesheets to ensure all information is complete and accurate.
- Chasing outstanding or late timesheet submissions.
- Processing weekly and monthly pension submissions and reconciling these against the accounts.
- Liaising with operational teams to ensure all working hours are accurately captured and reported.
- Working with department managers on payroll-related matters, including salary increases, new starters and banked hours/TOIL.
- Supporting the development and improvement of internal processes and procedures.
- Reviewing employee benefits, including Benefits in Kind (BIK), holiday entitlements and banked hours.
- Providing administrative support to HR and Finance, including preparation for annual audits.
About You
You will ideally have previous payroll and administration experience, with the confidence to manage a varied workload independently.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong numerical and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues across different departments.
- A proactive approach and the ability to use initiative.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience using payroll software, ideally SAGE Payroll.
Desirable experience:
- Timesheet management.
- Pension administration.
- Benefits in Kind (BIK) and other HMRC payroll-related processes.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, typically 9am-5pm.
- Some flexibility around working hours to suit workload requirements.
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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