Senior Payroll Clerk
Senior Payroll Clerk
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Senior Payroll Clerk
Location: Stockport Full time Competitive salary benefits
Help shape the future of OCU by making sure our people are paid accurately on time and always supported so they can build the UKs energy transition and utilities infrastructure with confidence.
Why this role matters
As our new Senior Payroll Clerk youll take the lead in delivering accurate compliant and timely payroll for employees paid weekly and monthly across our business. Youll be a trusted point of contact for payroll queries help improve processes and keep us fully aligned with ever-changing payroll legislation.
What youll be doing
- Running weekly and monthly payroll cycles: calculating salaries overtime bonuses and statutory payments (SSP SMP SPP)
- Ensuring correct application of deductions like PAYE tax NI pensions student loans
- Producing and issuing payslips P45s P60s P11Ds and handling Real Time Information (RTI) reporting to HMRC
- Keeping meticulous payroll records for audits and internal reporting
- Staying ahead of payroll legislation updates and ensuring compliance (e.g. tax codes minimum wage pension auto-enrolment)
- Acting as the go-to expert for payroll queries liaising with HR Finance HMRC and pension providers
- Protecting sensitive data preventing errors and constantly seeking opportunities to refine processes
What were looking for
- Proven payroll experience ideally in a senior or lead role
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation & HMRC requirements
- Confident with payroll software (Payrite Xero or similar)
- Excellent Excel skills and a love of detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Clear and supportive communication skills to partner with employees and teams
Desirable (but not essential):
- Recognised payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP)
- Experience in high-volume or multi-site payroll environments
- Familiarity with pension auto-enrolment and payroll integration with HR systems
About OCU
As one of the UKs leading utilities and energy transition contractors OCU is tackling some of the industrys toughest challenges. By blending experience and innovation were delivering infrastructure that supports communities and a more sustainable future.
Ready to bring your payroll expertise to a role where it really matters
Apply today and become part of something bigger.
Employment Type
Full Time
