Payroll Officer in Wilmslow

Sellick Partnership is working with a property business based in Alderley Edge who are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join their payroll team permanently. The team is small, five people covering payroll, HR and fleet and they need someone who can hit the ground running with in-house payroll experience and work confidently alongside the Senior Payroll Officer and Payroll Supervisor.

Overview of the Payroll Officer role:

This is a hands-on payroll role, not a support or data-entry position. You will be processing end-to-end payrolls for a workforce of around 260 employees across three weekly cycles and one monthly, working with both digital and paper timesheets that come in from operational sites. The business is fully office-based and needs someone local. Over time, you will take on increasing independence in running payrolls.

Key responsibilities of the Payroll Officer will include:

• Processing three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll end-to-end for approximately 260 employees
• Working from paper timesheets submitted from operational sites, ensuring data is accurately captured and input into the payroll system
• Supporting the Senior Payroll Officer with the delivery of all payroll cycles, taking increasing ownership over time
• Handling payroll queries from employees and resolving discrepancies quickly
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other deductions
• Managing new starters, leavers and mid-cycle changes to employee records
• Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation
• Maintaining payroll records and supporting the wider team with general payroll admin

Required experience and qualifications of the Payroll Officer:

• In-house payroll experience is non-negotiable, you need to be comfortable running payroll end-to-end within an internal function. Bureau or admin-only backgrounds won't be considered
• Experience running full payroll cycles independently or with minimal supervision, across weekly and monthly frequencies
• Solid knowledge of HMRC regulations, statutory payments and payroll compliance
• Close attention to detail, you’ll be working with paper timesheets and manual data, so accuracy matters
• Experience with i-Trent is a genuine advantage but not essential
• Local to Alderley Edge, this is a fully office-based role.

Benefits available alongside the Payroll Officer position include:

• Salary of £30,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in service - 3 x annual salary
• Company sickness scheme
• Pension scheme - 4% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, friendly working environment with a small, supportive team

How to apply for the Payroll Officer position:

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Payroll Officer opportunity, apply today! Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.