Payroll Officer Location: Bolton Job Type: Permanent Annual Salary: £34k - £35k My client is seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Payroll Manager. Benefits: Hybrid working 34 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Flexible working hours Sick pay Exceptional pension scheme Free parking Succession plan Day-to-day of the role: Manage payroll variations in accordance with regulations and current legislation. Produce and submit monthly and annual payroll returns, including FPS submissions and P11D’s. Assist with the processing of payments for HMRC, pension companies, and other statutory payroll deductions. Ensure accurate and timely processing of the payrolls. Undertake manual payroll calculations as per current legislation and manage payroll variations. Maintain accurate personal payroll records and handle general and complex payroll queries. Ensure payments related to PAYE, pension contributions, and other deductions are processed within deadlines. Process BACS files, cheques, and faster payments from the accounting system. Assist in the annual audit and maintain documented policies and procedures for payroll activities. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven knowledge and experience of payroll legislation management within a complex or similar organisation. Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising and good people skills Ability to develop IT systems to meet business needs. Good understanding of benefits in kind, regulations, and payroll processing. Experience using MS Excel/Word and handling sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.