Payroll Officer - Stockport

Job Title - Payroll Officer Position - Permanent Location - Stockport Office The Company: Learnd is one of the UK's fastest-growing Building Management Systems (BMS), Smart Buildings and Energy Services businesses. We help some of the UK's best-known organisations create smarter, more efficient buildings through innovative engineering, technology and exceptional customer service. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an organised and detail-focused Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. This is a varied role that combines payroll, finance administration and employee support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and working across multiple areas of the business. The Position: Working as part of the finance team, you'll take responsibility for coordinating our monthly payroll with our outsourced payroll provider (ADVO), ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Alongside payroll, you'll support the wider finance function by managing employee expenses, company credit cards, fleet invoice processing and providing day-to-day support for finance and payroll queries. This is a key role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the business. Key Responsibilities Payroll. • Manage the monthly payroll process alongside our outsourced payroll provider (ADVO). • Prepare and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy before submission. • Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses and deductions. • Review and approve overtime submissions in line with company processes. • Respond to payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner. • Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements. Expenses & Company Credit Cards • Manage employee expense claims through Zoho Expense. • Review expense submissions for policy compliance and accuracy. • Reconcile company credit card transactions against Barclays statements each month. • Post expense and credit card journals into the finance system. • Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. Finance Administration • Process and post fleet management invoices. • Support monthly finance processes and reconciliations. • Assist with audit requests by preparing supporting documentation. • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation. • Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required. Employee Support • Act as the first point of contact for payroll and expense-related queries. • Support managers with payroll deadlines and approvals. • Help maintain payroll procedures and continually improve processes. Person Requirements You'll be someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives on accuracy and takes pride in delivering an excellent service to colleagues across the business.: • Previous payroll experience (essential). • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers. • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. • Experience reconciling company credit cards and expenses. • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach. • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Outlook and Teams Desirable • Experience using Zoho Expense. • Experience working with Barclays corporate card reconciliations. • Previous experience within a growing SME or multi-site business. • Payroll qualification of working towards one What we offer • Hybrid working (3 days in our Stockport office / 2 days from home) • Competitive salary • Company pension • Life assurance • Employee Assistance Programme • Ongoing training and development • Modern, collaborative working environment • Opportunity to develop within a fast-growing business • Death in service at 2x salary • Annual “buy and sell” holiday scheme • Free car parking