Payroll Officer

Role overview

TC Group is a fast-expanding accountancy and business advisory firm in the UK, with more than 30 years of experience supporting ambitious business owners and their organisations. The company is looking to add a Payroll Officer to its Kent office as the payroll team continues to grow.

This is a permanent full-time position within a collaborative, established team. The role suits someone who can manage payroll work accurately, deal confidently with client queries, and support payroll administration across a range of client types.

What you will do

• Plan and organise your workload so payrolls are completed accurately and on time for clients.
• Process payrolls for a variety of client profiles.
• Handle pension administration across different pension schemes.
• Check payrolls prepared by other team members.
• Communicate with payroll clients and deal with HMRC on their behalf.
• Use payroll legislation knowledge to respond to client questions effectively.

Skills and experience needed

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably gained in an accountancy practice or bureau.
• CIPP qualification, or an interest in studying toward it.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 Payroll.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel capability.
• A relevant payroll qualification, or equivalent experience gained through practice.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal ability.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• A professional approach to confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to perform well in a busy, high-pressure, fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Support with CIPP study, where needed.
• Pension scheme.
• Group life assurance at four times salary.
• Long-service recognition awards.
• 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• 2 extra days over the Christmas/New Year period, selected by the firm.
• An additional day off for your birthday if it falls on a working day.
• After 5 years of service, annual leave increases by one day for each year served, up to 30 days in total.
• Option to buy extra holiday days.
• Hybrid working after probation.
• Birthday day off.
• Social events.
• Access to an employee benefits portal with cashback and vouchers on everyday spending.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular training and development to support professional qualifications, personal goals, and wider career aspirations.

Additional information

TC Group is an ambitious and rapidly growing organisation focused on delivering a consistent, high-quality service for clients. Its client base includes UK business owners, SMEs, and large corporations, and the team works together to help them make confident decisions that support growth.

The firm values technically strong, solution-oriented people who continuously aim to perform at a high standard. It is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

This role is open only to candidates based in the UK, and sponsorship is not available.

Working pattern

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements.

Employment details

Department: Payroll
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Kent office, Rochester, England, United Kingdom

Pay

Salary range: £28,000 to £33,000 per year, depending on experience.