Payroll Officer

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join our client’s team based in Plattekloof. This role is ideally suited to a payroll professional who is deadline-driven, highly accurate, and confident managing the full payroll function within a structured environment.

Payroll Processing

• Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
  
• Process payroll using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay.
  
• Complete all month-end payroll activities.
  
• Import payroll batches accurately.
  
• Process salary adjustments and payroll amendments.
  
• Maintain employee pension records.
  
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee payroll information.
  
• Verify payroll data, attendance, and time records.
  

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, including:
  • Full Payment Submission (FPS)
    
  • Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
    
• Process statutory documentation including:
  • P45
    
  • P60
    
  • P11D / P11D(b)
    
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  

Payroll Administration

• Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
  
• Ensure payroll documentation is scanned and filed correctly.
  
• Handle confidential payroll information professionally.
  
• Perform payroll-related administrative duties as required.
  

Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare payroll reports for management and relevant departments.
  
• Complete monthly reconciliations including:
  • Pension reconciliations
    
  • Statutory payment reconciliations
    
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.
  

Payroll Queries

• Resolve payroll queries from employees and management professionally.
  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Follow up on outstanding payroll information to ensure deadlines are met.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Qualification in:
  • Payroll
    
  • Accounting
    
  • Human Resources
    
  • Or equivalent qualification
    

Experience

• 3–5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
  
• Experience using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay.
  
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
  
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
  

Technical Knowledge

• UK Payroll legislation
  
• HMRC RTI submissions
  
• FPS & EPS submissions
  
• P45, P60, P11D/P11D(b)
  
• Pension administration
  
• Payroll reconciliations
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
  
• Payroll reporting
  
• Payroll systems administration
  

Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Strong numerical ability
  
• High level of accuracy
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Excellent organisational skills
  
• Effective time management
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Relationship management skills