We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our Payroll Team Leader in ensuring all payroll tasks are completed accurately and on time. This role is ideal for someone with knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions, who can act as a key point of contact for queries and escalations from managers and employees across the business.As a payroll expert, you will play a crucial role in reviewing processes for efficiency, sharing your expertise with team members, and providing ongoing training and support. You’ll be responsible for processing and finalising monthly payrolls in line with agreed schedules, ensuring compliance and consistency at every step.About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
What you'll be doingSupport the Payroll supervisor to ensure key tasks and deadlines are metShares knowledge and experience with other team members, providing ongoing training and supportKnowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments and PensionsPoint of contact for queries and escalations for Managers and Employees within the businessProcess reviews to ensure efficient ways of working within the teamProcess expert for the relevant payrolls access the teamResponsible for the processing and finalising of monthly payrolls in line with the payroll schedules The role is for you if...Strong communication (written and verbal) skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracyTime management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesSelf-motivation and flexibility with strong organisational, planning and administrative skills.Integrity and Confidentiality2 years payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment)Demonstrable experience of supporting new technologies and/or system changesComputer literate ideally Experience testing new functionality and training team membersExperience of MHR ITrent and Iris Cascade would be beneficial DFS BenefitsExcellent salary + Bonus + Benefits Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skillsA huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get! Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year! Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family memberAccess to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more. Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwindGroup Pension SchemeGroup Sharesave SchemeLife Assurance & Company Sick PayFull comprehensive training Paid days to volunteer each yearAny offer is subject to references & DBS ChecksDue to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.
