Payroll Officer

2 weeks ago

Bolton BL RZ, United Kingdom QUESTGATES LTD Full time £29,000 - £32,000 per year

We are looking to recruit a Payroll Officer within our Central Division.

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate a commitment to innovation and a determination to provide a market leading service and product on behalf of QuestGates.

Key Skills:

  • Excellent degree of knowledge of payroll related legislation and processes
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • High degree of IT competency and literacy, including the use of Sage 50 and advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel
  • Ability to work and contribute positively as part of a team and in isolation
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure, adhering to deadlines and service standards
  • Professional payroll certification such as CIPP desirable
  • Minimum 3 years' payroll experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with managing Republic of Ireland payrolls is preferable, but not essential

The role involves:

  • To demonstrate a high level of technical quality and service delivery
  • To provide exceptional customer service at all times
  • To participate positively and constructively as a team member, sharing knowledge and providing feedback and suggestions
  • To oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for 600+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • To oversee payroll calculations including, sickness, statutory family leave, advances, and deductions.
  • To ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements, staying updated on any legislative changes and implementing necessary updates to payroll processes.
  • To prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including HMRC submissions and year-end reporting.
  • To manage employee benefits including BIK, P11D, pensions, salary sacrifice, and healthcare schemes.
  • To identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
  • To prepare and provide data for internal and external audits.
  • To maintain the companies PSA arrangement
  • To support the Head of Responsible Business with relevant data for consultations and pay & remuneration reviews.

The Package:

  • Competitive salary
  • Enhanced contributory pension
  • Performance related bonus
  • Flexible benefits
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Electric car scheme
  • Voluntary benefits schemes
  • Birthday holiday
  • Share purchase scheme with interest free loans

Hours of work:

Standard working week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work from home, following successful completion of your probationary period.

Closing Date for Applications:

Close of business on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Contact details:

If you would like further information about this vacancy or wish to apply, please contact by the closing date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Experience:

  • Payroll: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton BL1 2RZ

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