Payroll Officer

3 days ago

Manchester England, United Kingdom IES Utilities Group Ltd. Full time

Job Title:
Payroll Officer

Salary:
Competitive with benefits package

Location:
Manchester

Contract:
Permanent

About IES
IES Utilities Group Ltd is a leading UK utility Provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, where we provide survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK. Headquartered in Manchester, IES continues to grow as a trusted partner in the utilities sector.

Our Vision:
To be the leading utility and infrastructure services provider, Known for innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future challenges.

Our Mission:
To enable essential utility networks and infrastructure to achieve exceptional levels of resilience and long-term value

Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll in accordance with UK legislation, company policies, and statutory requirements.

You'll play a key role in keeping our payroll, attendance, and employee records accurate and up to date, working closely with site and office staff.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Accurately process monthly, weekly or fortnightly payroll for all UK employees
  • Maintain employee records including starters, leavers, and contract changes
  • Calculate and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
  • Ensure correct application of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and other deductions
  • Process payroll adjustments such as bonuses, overtime, and expenses
  • Liaise with HMRC regarding RTI submissions, P45s, P60s, and tax code changes
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of auto-enrolment pension schemes
  • Handle payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner
  • Assisting with onboarding of new staff
  • General admin tasks such as data entry, document prep, and filing
  • Expenses Management
  • Collecting and logging daily attendance and timesheets from site teams
  • Ensuring time records are accurate for payroll processing
  • Liaising with site supervisors to confirm hours worked
  • Logging and monitoring holiday, sickness, and absences

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Previous experience in UK payroll administration (minimum 12 years preferred)
  • Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments
  • Experience using payroll software
  • Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
  • Confident using spreadsheets (Excel) and basic IT systems
  • Trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
  • Willing to learn and support wherever needed
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Familiarity with the construction industry or CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career Progression opportunities
  • Pension
  • Holiday allowance (25 days + Bank holidays)
  • Other benefits

How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience were looking for, please submit your CV, including a brief covering note outlining your most relevant contract management or account management experience to We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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