Payroll Officer at Emerging Futures in United Kingdom
About the role
Salary: £16,443 – £18,225 per annum (£27,406 to £30,375 full time equivalent).
- Location: National - Remote role
- Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week
- About Emerging Futures CIC
Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.
From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes.
Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.
About the role
As Payroll Officer you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll and expenses.
This role is a key part of a small finance team and you will work closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and HR to ensure that payroll and expenses are accurate and compliant.
This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop into a Payroll Manager position in the next 12-18 months, we are looking to support someone who will grow with us into that position.
All of the finance team work remotely, and so you will be able to organise yourself well independently, and have excellent communication skills both over email and video calling or the telephone.
About you
As our Payroll Officer, you will have
- Considerable experience of processing payroll
- Experience of payrolls of over 100 employees
- A strong understanding of relevant UK legislation around SSP, SMP, SPP, DEA, deductions and statutory redundancy
- Excellent communication skills, clearly able to explain payroll terminology to non-payroll professionals
- Experience of administering a pension scheme
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently from home
A relevant payroll qualification (CIPP Payroll Specialist or equivalent) or significant experience with weekly or more complex payrolls with over 250 heads would be desirable.
What do our staff say about working for us?
“ My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”
“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”
How to apply
To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and head to our website to complete our online application form.
Closing date 20 September 2026
Anticipated interview date is 28 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Pay: £16,443.00-£18,225.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
