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Payroll Officer

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Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Description

We’re looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage and execute payroll operations within the fast-paced utilities and construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end processing of monthly payrolls and fortnightly for diverse employee groups, including site and office-based teams.

Support the rollout of new payroll systems including data migration, testing, and training.

Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and reporting.

P11D and Year-End Reporting. Prepare and submit P11D forms for employee benefits and expenses in line with HMRC guidelines. Assist with year-end processes including reconciliation, audit support and statutory reporting.

Maintain comprehensive payroll records and documentation particularly relating to regulatory audits.

Generate payroll reports and analytics to support finance and operational leadership.

Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and industry-specific pay practices (e.g. travel and subsistence, shift patterns).

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site managers during mobilisation and demobilisation phases of projects.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications
Experience with payroll systems (e.g. ADP, PeopleHub, Sage) and time management tools.

Strong knowledge of UK employment and tax legislation.

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial and HRIS systems.

Confident communicator with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Preferred Attributes
Experience managing multi-site, project-based payrolls.

Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and contractor compliance.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances

Reference: 225101227

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CV-Library

Payroll Officer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Description

We’re looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage and execute payroll operations within the fast-paced utilities and construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end processing of monthly payrolls and fortnightly for diverse employee groups, including site and office-based teams.

Support the rollout of new payroll systems including data migration, testing, and training.

Collaborate with IT and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and reporting.

P11D and Year-End Reporting. Prepare and submit P11D forms for employee benefits and expenses in line with HMRC guidelines. Assist with year-end processes including reconciliation, audit support and statutory reporting.

Maintain comprehensive payroll records and documentation particularly relating to regulatory audits.

Generate payroll reports and analytics to support finance and operational leadership.

Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and industry-specific pay practices (e.g. travel and subsistence, shift patterns).

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site managers during mobilisation and demobilisation phases of projects.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications
Experience with payroll systems (e.g. ADP, PeopleHub, Sage) and time management tools.

Strong knowledge of UK employment and tax legislation.

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial and HRIS systems.

Confident communicator with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Preferred Attributes
Experience managing multi-site, project-based payrolls.

Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and contractor compliance.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances
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