Prestwick Aerosystems
Payroll Officer

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Payroll Officer
Salary: Competitive and dependent on skills, experience and qualifications
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Primarily site-based
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Join One of Ayrshire's Largest Engineering Employers
Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire's long-standing aircraft manufacturing heritage. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture major aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.
We are looking for two Payroll Officers to join our Human Resources team and support the delivery of payroll and workforce management services across the business.
As a Payroll Officer, you will help ensure that payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time for approximately 1,300 employees. You will act as a key point of contact for payroll and workforce management queries, supporting managers and employees while maintaining high standards of data integrity, compliance and service delivery.
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You will also contribute to payroll system improvements, audits and process enhancements that support operational performance and employee experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly support employees across the business while helping to drive continuous improvement within a critical business function.
How You Will Contribute to the Team
You will:
- Manage payroll preparation, validation and processing activities to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Provide specialist guidance and support to managers and employees on payroll and workforce management processes.
- Review payroll data, reconciliations and calculations, investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
- Support payroll audits, system developments and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency and compliance.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
- Build effective working relationships with managers, employees and external stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service.
Requirements for the Role
You Will Have:
- Experience using Dayforce payroll and workforce management system.
- Experience processing payroll within a complex organisation.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.


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It Would Be Desirable If You Have:
- Experience using Workday HR systems.
- Experience of working on end-to-end payroll
- Experience supporting payroll audits or system implementation activities.
- Professional payroll qualifications or relevant continuing professional development.
What We Will Offer You
- 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
- Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
- 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
- Annual bonus linked to company performance
- Opportunity to participate in the Airbus employee share purchase scheme
- Life assurance (4x basic salary)
- Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking
What Happens Next
If you're ready to apply your payroll expertise within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, we'd welcome your application.
We currently have two opportunities available within our Payroll team.
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Right to Work check
- Employment reference checks
- Disclosure Scotland
- Pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)
Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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