Payroll Officer

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team in a role with a strong focus on payroll administration and financial accounting.

This position would suit an individual who has previous experience working within a payroll, finance, or accounting environment and is looking to further develop their career within a dynamic manufacturing business. The successful candidate will take ownership of key payroll processes while supporting financial reporting, controls, and compliance activities.

Working closely with Finance, HR, and operational teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining financial controls, and supporting the delivery of timely and accurate financial information.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership and completion of weekly and monthly payrolls, including management of the Time & Attendance system.
• Processing payroll-related queries and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Completion of associated general ledger journals.
• Production of monthly headcount and people-related reporting.
• Recharging of costs within the Group.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Analysing expenditure for Corporation Tax reporting requirements.
• Supporting the monthly reporting process and submission of results to the Group, including:
  • Indirect and Direct Material reporting
  • Purchasing and Manufacturing Excellence reporting
  • Headbridge reporting
  • Sustainability and people data reporting
• Supporting annual stocktakes.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll and finance processes.

About the Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role / relevant field and ideally be AAT qualified and/or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or similar. You will also have:

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft packages.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to offer a high level of customer service and build strong working relationships with internal customers.
• Ability to retain and not share confidential information
• Be efficient, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized with good attention to detail.
• Numerical accuracy and understand the importance of confidentiality.

What we offer

Working hours: 37 hours, Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – including access to online GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy, nutrition advice, plus a range of savings and discounts
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Comprehensive insurance cover - including 4 x life assurance and income protection
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site canteen

Application Process

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform significant job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Trelleborg provides an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues.