We are assisting a company based in Leatherhead to recruit for a Payroll Officer. The company has continual plans to grow over the next 5 years so will be an interesting business to work for as they build on the previous success they have had.
Main Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll, downloading the payroll data and checking to ensure all is correct.
- Address payroll queries promptly and professionally as per the payroll process and procedure
- Handle starters, leavers, absences, and monthly changes
- Calculate statutory payments and other adjustments
- Stay updated on relevant regulations and implement necessary changes
- Ensure all salaries are processed in accordance with standard regulations
- Process all new starters, leavers, handling P45's, NI, TAX
- Deal with all areas of SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments
- Preparation of the payroll and related activities, ensuring accuracy of payroll calculations, adherence to minimum internal controls. In line with Country laws and regulations ensuring data is compliant and consistent
- Sound working knowledge of RTI and auto-enrolment
- To undertake ad hoc duties with monthly payroll processing
- Assist with the year-end payroll process.
- Support the Payroll Manager with any other work which may be required.
- Assist in the preparation of payroll reports and summaries as required
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.
Knowledge, Training and Experience:
- Extensive experience in payroll processing. (5+ years)
- Strong understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, and HMRC reconciliations
- Self-motivated with a collaborative working style
- Strong analytical aptitude with system and data analysis skills
- Pro-active approach to challenges, Flexible, adaptable, and open to change.
- Quick learner with intellectual curiosity
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Solid payroll knowledge is essential
- Knowledge of Tax, NI, & BIK
- Have some related payroll qualification
- managing own workflow
- Strong Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- IT literate good excel knowledge is required
This is an immediate need so if you are interested in this vacancy please do apply straight away to be considered. We are only able to respond to successful applicants due to high levels of responses to our advertised vacancies.
