Our client are an industry leader in their field and are now seeking a Part time Payroll Officer to join them on a 9 month maternity cover contract working 25 hours per week based near St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Role Overview: We are seeking a meticulous and dynamic Payroll Officer to work 25 hours per week (there is flexibility on days/hours to suit circumstances). The successful candidate will ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance with legislation, and support our finance and HR teams with various tasks for 2 group companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing: Collate, approve, and submit monthly payroll for UK and Ireland to outsourced payroll providers. Ensure timely and accurate processing.
Data Entry & Reconciliation: Accurately enter payroll data into the finance system, complete necessary reconciliations, and resolve any issues.
Compliance: Ensure all payroll returns and payments (P11d, P60s, P46s) are made within required timescales.
Vehicle & Driver Records: Record changes to vehicle, driver, and fuel card details, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements.
Holiday System: Act as a main point of contact for holiday system queries.
Audit & Projects: Assist with yearly statutory audits and other ad hoc projects as directed by the Financial Controller.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
Payroll Expertise: Essential knowledge of UK payroll; Irish payroll knowledge is advantageous.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in O365 (Excel, Word, Team...