Payroll Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Accounting

Region: East Midlands

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum

Salary Description: £28000 - £30000

Posted: 18/09/2025

Recruiter: Acuity Care Group

Job Ref: acuity/PO/501/1088

Payroll Officer | Hybrid | Nottingham | £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our fast-paced Finance team as a Payroll Officer and help ensure accurate and timely payroll for our dedicated employees.

Location: Nottingham NG1 (Hybrid - 3 flexible office days per week)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am-16:30pm (30-min lunch break)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Processing monthly and weekly payrolls end-to-end
• Managing electronic timekeeping and accurate pay distribution
• Reconciling timesheets, calculating holiday pay, and maintaining employee payroll records
• Handling statutory payments, pensions, student loans, tax codes, and holiday accruals
• Investigating and resolving payroll issues
• Liaising with HR on employee changes and supporting compliance reporting (ONS, NMW audits)

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in a payroll role (weekly and monthly cycles)
• Familiarity with payroll systems (Select Pay and/or People Planner preferred)
• Confident with manual calculations and data accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Awareness of payroll regulations, data protection, and audit processes
• CIPP qualification is a plus, but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Finance team
• Hybrid working with flexible in-office days
• Opportunities for process improvement and personal growth
• Work in a role that truly matters to every employee

More about Acuity Care Group:

We have been around for nearly 20 years so we know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:

• LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism
• Bespoke
• Team Brain Injury

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link. If you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible and go through some screening questions with you.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What else do we offer?

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, with offers from over 1,000 retailers, restaurants, and travel companies
• Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling for mental wellness, finances, and relationships
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and tickets
• NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme – up to £500

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Payroll Officer | Hybrid | Nottingham | £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our fast-paced Finance team as a Payroll Officer and help ensure accurate and timely payroll for our dedicated employees.

Location: Nottingham NG1 (Hybrid - 3 flexible office days per week)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am-16:30pm (30-min lunch break)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Processing monthly and weekly payrolls end-to-end
• Managing electronic timekeeping and accurate pay distribution
• Reconciling timesheets, calculating holiday pay, and maintaining employee payroll records
• Handling statutory payments, pensions, student loans, tax codes, and holiday accruals
• Investigating and resolving payroll issues
• Liaising with HR on employee changes and supporting compliance reporting (ONS, NMW audits)

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in a payroll role (weekly and monthly cycles)
• Familiarity with payroll systems (Select Pay and/or People Planner preferred)
• Confident with manual calculations and data accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Awareness of payroll regulations, data protection, and audit processes
• CIPP qualification is a plus, but not essential

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive Finance team. Hybrid working with flexible in-office days. Opportunities for process improvement and personal growth. A role that matters to every employee.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please send your CV via the job link. If you have questions, please call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible and go through screening questions with you.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What else do we offer?

• Access to Westfield Rewards - exclusive offers from leading retailers, restaurants, and travel companies
• Westfield Health Cash Plan with GP access and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing, finances, and relationships
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets
• NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme – up to £500