At a Glance
- Tasks: Process payroll accurately and on time while maintaining employee records.
- Company: Join a supportive civil engineering and utilities contractor in Portsmouth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Great chance for career growth in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values accuracy and attention to detail in payroll.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36405 - 44495 £ per year.
We are looking for a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Payroll Officer to join a civil enigneering and Utilities contractor based in Portsmouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience, strong attention to detail and a good understanding of payroll administration.
The successful candidate will be responsible for paying employees and supply chain accurately and on time, and keeps the company compliant with HMRC on PAYE, CIS and VAT.
The postholder prepares and processes; approval and release sit with the Financial Controller and authorised signatories.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing weekly and/or monthly payroll.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll information.
- Processing new starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
- Checking timesheets, working hours, overtime and absences.
- Calculating wages, deductions, PAYE and National Insurance contributions.
- Administering pension contributions and statutory payments.
- Responding to payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
- Ensuring payroll deadlines are met and all information is processed accurately.
- Maintaining confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
- Providing general administrative support where required.
- The Ideal Candidate
- Previous payroll experience is essential/preferred.
- Good understanding of payroll processes, PAYE and National Insurance.
- Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- A professional, approachable and helpful manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- The opportunity to become part of an established team.
Payroll officer / Clerk - Power/civil engineering in Portsmouth employer: Confidential
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