Payroll Officer

At Abbey Logistics, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering excellent support to employees across the business.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring weekly and monthly payrolls are processed accurately and on time, while providing first-class support for employee payroll queries via phone and email.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll legislation and procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines
• Maintain payroll systems and employee records, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date
• Calculate and input payroll data including wages, deductions, overtime, pensions, and statutory payments
• Respond to employee payroll queries relating to pay, deductions, attendance, and timesheets
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, HMRC requirements, PAYE, NIC, pensions, CSA, and attachment of earnings regulations
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Produce and maintain accurate payroll records and reports
• Handle confidential payroll information with discretion and professionalism
• Support the Payroll Manager with general payroll administration and process improvements

What We’re Looking ForEssential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, pension regulations, and HMRC reporting requirements
• Experience using payroll systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within payroll desirable
• Payroll and/or pension qualifications
• Experience working in a fast-paced logistics or transport environment

Why Join Abbey Logistics?

• Be part of a well-established and growing logistics business
• Opportunity to develop your payroll knowledge and career
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Closing date for applications 1st June 2026

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.