Payroll Officer; Part-time

We’re on a mission to be the nation's most-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Think sunshine-filled food, seriously good vibes, a team that’s got each other’s backs and there’s always a dog snoozing under someone’s table.

The Payroll Officer owns the end-to-end delivery of our UK payroll, making sure everyone is paid accurately, compliantly, and on time every single pay run.

You’ll own the payroll operations, payroll accounting, and all things statutory, with a particular focus on Fourth Payroll and TRONC administration, under the direction of the Head of People and Finance Director. You’ll work closely with our Finance, People, and Operations teams to keep everything running smoothly, spot issues before they become problems, and make sure our payroll processes are rock‑solid as we grow.

In short: you’re the calm, detail-loving expert who keeps the wheels turning and the numbers behaving.

• Manage end-to-end UK payroll processing using Fourth Payroll, including coordination with the third-party Troncmaster
• Act as subject matter expert for the TRONC module, including setup, maintenance, and accurate distribution
• Ensure accurate processing of salaries, hourly pay, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and statutory payments
• Process and administer all court orders and statutory deductions, such as DEAs, AEOs, CMS, and student loans, in line with statutory requirements.
• Manage payroll cut‑offs, approvals, and payment runs

• Accrue and release payroll journals accurately each period
• Prepare and post payroll journals to the general ledger
• Reconcile payroll control accounts and payroll-related balance sheet accounts
• Investigate and resolve payroll variances and discrepancies
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Liaise with auditors on payroll‑related audit matters

• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pensions (auto‑enrolment), court orders, TRONC regulations, and statutory payments. Manage HMRC submissions, including FPS, EPS, P11
  
  Ds (where applicable), and year‑end processes (P60s, P45s)
• Act as primary contact for HMRC queries, audits, and payroll inspections
• Maintain robust payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Proven experience as a payroll professional
• Strong hands‑on experience with Fourth Payroll
• In‑depth knowledge of TRONC/service charge administration and legislation
• Experience accruing and releasing payroll journals
• Strong understanding of payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements

• Experience in hospitality, retail, or multi‑site environments
• Payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)
• Experience supporting audits and working closely with Finance teams

• Be part of a team that lives by our values:
  Team Player, Results Driven, Adaptable, Grit.
• Growth opportunities in a fast‑expanding restaurant group.
• Plenty of upskilling opportunities through our apprenticeship programs.
• Dog-friendly office and restaurants—please bring your fluffy four‑legged friends to work! 🐶
• Competitive salary, perks & the chance to grow with one of the most exciting hospitality brands in London.

• 50% off when you dine with your favourite people
• Plenty of fun, feel‑good team socials
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions
• Early access to wages through Stream
• Long‑service awards and celebrations – think fancy meals out and relaxing weekends away
• Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks for lunch every day
• Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday

• Ongoing training & real progression opportunities – if you want to grow professionally, we’ll back you through fully funded programmes.
• Get involved in new openings as we grow