Payroll Officer

This is an opportunity to join an expanding practice who are looking to strengthen their existing Payroll department by recruiting a confident, professional and dedicated Payroll Officer. The position would suit an individual who is looking to not just prepare the normal payroll functions, but to help to develop the service delivered and always to be looking to see how we can improve on the service they deliver. 

Duties to include:

Managing a portfolio of clients payrolls at any given time

Offer advice and information to clients with regards to SMP & SSP

Assist in the management of a varied client portfolio from smaller limited companies through to companies with large weekly/monthly payrolls

Process end to end payroll, including dealing with your client queries

Reviewing and checking all aspects of payroll process

Deal with HMRC PAYE/NI regarding queries

Successfully build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new clients

Uploading workplace pensions contributions to pension providers 

The Successful Candidate 

The person:

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Cares to deliver the best service possible

Confident

Attention to detail 

Experience:

3-4 years Industry payroll experience but you must have managed a number of payrolls i.e. for various sites/branches essential OR

1-2 years Practice payroll experience within a payroll bureau, preferably on top of industry payroll experience desirable

Good telephone manner essential

Interpersonal skills essential

Good IT skills and use of Office 365 - essential

Sage 50 Payroll desirable

Brightpay desirable

IRIS - desirable