Payroll & Finance Officer
Location: St Mellons, Cardiff
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Office-based during probation, then 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home following successful completion of probation.
The Opportunity
Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected professional services organisation to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative finance team. The role offers a varied workload, combining end-to-end payroll responsibilities with finance administration, client account management and reconciliations. Following a successful probation period, you'll benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement, providing an excellent work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities to include
- Process end-to-end payrolls accurately and within strict deadlines.
- Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring all employee and information is accurate.
- Process starters, leavers, amendments, deductions and statutory payments.
- Complete payroll reconciliations, including PAYE, National Insurance and year-end processes.
- Prepare statutory payroll documentation and submissions.
- Manage client bank accounts, cashbooks and BACS payment runs.
- Carry out bank reconciliations and monitor cash movements.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate payroll and financial records.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
- Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required.
- Support the wider finance function with purchase invoices, customer invoicing and other finance administration.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, company procedures and data protection requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and maintain excellent levels of accuracy and efficiency.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll.
- A strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and payroll legislation.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Experience of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team.
- Payroll qualifications (such as CIPP) would be advantageous but are not essential.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Hybrid working after successful completion of probation (2 days office / 3 days home).
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- 24 days holiday plus bank hols.
- Holiday purchase and sale scheme.
- Pension matched up to 5%.
- Enhanced maternity / paternity leave.
- Discretionary bonus on offer.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Critical illness cover and income protection scheme on offer.
- Opportunity to join a growing and reputable organisation with long-term career prospects.