Job Description

There is an exciting opportunity to really make an impact and shape the payroll function, which will be delivered by an onshore payroll team covering, with both fixed and variable remuneration elements. Having had similar experience, and now looking for your next challenge, you will be confident and collaborative by nature, and become a valued member of the payroll team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing starters, leavers and changes to terms & conditions.
• Carrying out pro-rata calculations and making adjustments.
• Inputting and importing variable pay data, carrying out the necessary checks.
• Processing company sick pay, SSP / SMP / SPP and ShPP.
• Producing reports and providing data analysis for monthly payroll sign off and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Complete end of period activities and reporting for Finance, including issuing of on line pay slips and P45s, reconciliation of benefits and calculating overpayments.
• Preparing BACS payment file.
• Preparing and processing third party payments and responding to third party requests.
• Resolving payroll queries from employees and the Finance department.
• Carrying out payroll year end activities which include issuing P60s and P11Ds and ensuring that statutory changes have been implemented.
• Working to continuously improve processes and procedures and maintain documentation.
• Ensuring that payroll documentation is handled and filed in line with GDPR requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience of processing in-house payroll from start to finish for a similar size company
• Experience of maintaining a controlled, confidential environment
• Excellent payroll knowledge to be able to resolve all payroll queries
• Efficient and organized working methods
• A high degree of attention to detail and demonstrable problem solving skills
• Good prioritization, time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Team player with willing and enthusiastic approach, supporting other members of the team
• MS Office skills with advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, Vlookup, IF statements)
• Ability to analyze data and draw accurate conclusions.
• Experience of a cloud based payroll system/ Resourcelink desirable.