Payroll Officer
Application Deadline: 11 April 2025
Department: Shared Support Services
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Southampton
Reporting To: Stacey Jury
Compensation: £25,000 - £27,000 / year
Description
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract at Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s leading media companies. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and experience in payroll or a related administrative role.
As part of our payroll team, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly and lunar payrolls, reconciliations, and third-party payments while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a high-quality payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Manage monthly and lunar payrolls, including BACS processing and HMRC submissions.
* Reconcile payroll data and process third-party payments.
* Support pension auto-enrolment assessments and compliance.
* Ensure payroll risk controls and procedures are followed.
* Collaborate with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines.
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to best practices in payroll processing.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Experience working in payroll or a strong administrative background with excellent attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments (SMP, SSP), and pension auto-enrolment.
* Understanding of court orders, deduction orders, and benefits in kind is beneficial.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Job Benefits and D&I
* Workplace Pension
* Perks & Discounts at various retail outlets
* Opportunities for team building and training days
* Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
* Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
* Discount Vouchers
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
* Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
* Annual Volunteer Charity day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.
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