Payroll Officer (Contract)
We are working with an established client to recruit for a Payroll Officer for a period of 6 months (with possible extension). The role is for 36 hours per week and based in Ballymena.
The rate of pay is £19.04 per hour. The successful candidate would need to have prior payroll experience for this role.
Your new role as a Payroll Officer will include:
* Manage the delivery of a comprehensive payroll service, ensuring accurate and timely payments ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deductions are made, paid and reported on a timely basis.
* Design and produce Payroll reports and information.
* Reconcile and submit monthly and annual returns to relevant bodies.
* Produce interface files for the Finance system and perform monthly Payroll reconciliations.
* Design and maintain procedures to process payments relating to employee expenses and mileage claims.
* Calculate and approve Variations to Pay in accordance with agreed deadlines.
* Ensure robust internal controls and checking procedures are in place including those over starters and leavers.
* Produce and maintain written procedures for the payroll service.
* Ensure Payroll information is kept confidential.
* Monitor and calculate Occupational and Statutory sickness payments.
* Provide leadership, guidance and drive performance of the payroll function.
* Effectively manage the Payroll Function.
* Take responsibility for the implementation of the function's plans.
* Lead and manage the work of the staff within the payroll function.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of HMRC and Pension legislation.
* Provide advice on the effective delivery of the payroll service such that it is compliant with the staff terms and conditions and legislative requirements.
* Keep up to date on Payroll developments.
* Provide advice and guidance with payroll/pension queries.
* Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
What you'll need to succeed as Payroll Officer:
* Previous experience processing high volumes of payroll.
* Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel including pivot tables & Macros.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and in a reactive environment.
* Working to deadlines.
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