Description
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our vibrant, fast paced People Team as the Payroll Advisor.
Working within the People Team, the Payroll Advisor will be responsible for proactively contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department through payroll processing to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
What does the role involve?
Ensure data entry is processed accurately throughout the month/year to meet agreed deadlines such as monthly pay runs and year end accounts. Including all starters, leavers, changes and relevant deductions for the payroll
Coach, support and mentor payroll colleagues
Cross check colleague payroll input and calculations in line with Audit requirements
Manual calculation of PAYE & NIC
Input and process relevant additional benefit schemes in place such as childcare vouchers
Run Payroll, process Bank Files and Post-Payroll Processes in the absence of the Payroll Manager
Recall salary BACS payments as instructed by Senior Leaders
Processes employee expenses in line with agreed timescales and policy
Respond to enquiries received in person, by telephone or by email, ensuring enquiries are resolved in a positive and timely manner. Providing excellent customer service and support to all colleagues
Maintain up to date and appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies to ensure continuing satisfactory levels of work performance
Maintain accurate records on colleague files
Undertake as required, other duties in keeping with the general nature of the position
Any other ad hoc payroll admin tasks as required
Who are we looking for?
Demonstrates a track record of successfully processing payrolls to tight timescales within a similar role
Working knowledge of Auto Enrolment
Comprehensive current experience of legislative reporting, including all HMRC submissions, P60s, and P11Ds, Payrolling Benefits etc
Experience of Year End Procedures
Experienced in PAYE, NIC and statutory payments and deductions including SSP, SMP, SPP
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge and recognise discrepancies
Illustrates the ability to effectively contribute in a team environment and be curious to the why/what/where
Ideally CIPP qualified or working towards
What’s in it for you?
33 days holidays including bank holidays pro rata
Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
Colleague Discount
Career progression
Long service awards
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
Medicash – low cost health plans
Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
Salary finance scheme
Pension Scheme
Death in Service
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Refer a friend scheme
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