Payroll Officer - Hospitality Sector
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hybrid: Hybrid - 4 office days per week
We are working with a hospitality business that operates a diverse collection of venues across the UK and overseas. Known for delivering high quality food and service, the business continues to grow and invest in its people. They are now looking to hire an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team.
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll. You will work closely with finance, HR and operations to ensure payroll runs smoothly and compliantly. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of hospitality payroll, including tronc.
Key responsibilities:
Run end to end monthly payroll for 400 plus employees across multiple sites, including salary and tronc
Prepare and maintain tronc calculations and reports in line with current legislation
Process statutory payments and deductions in line with UK payroll and tax rules
Produce P60s, P45s, P11Ds and all payroll documentation accurately and on time
Reconcile payroll to weekly rotas and investigate variances
Support weekly staff cost reporting and labour forecasting
Perform regular payroll checks and resolve discrepancies
Maintain compliant payroll and tronc records, including audit and government requirements
Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, working closely with HR and operations
Maintain payroll and HR systems and liaise with external providers
Build and maintain strong relationships with external providers and key internal stakeholders.
Person Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Payroll Officer or similar hands-on payroll role, within a multi-site hospitality business
Strong working knowledge of tronc processing and legislation
Solid understanding of UK payroll processes, systems and statutory compliance
Confident Excel skills with the ability to analyse payroll data and reconcile variances
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem solving
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Payroll Officer employer: Finspire Talent Limited Careers
This well-established tech company in London offers an excellent working environment characterised by a collaborative culture and a strong focus on employee development. As a Credit Controller, you will benefit from a hybrid work model, competitive daily rates, and the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking team that values proactive engagement and relationship building.
Contact Details:
Finspire Talent Limited Careers Recruitment Team
