Payroll and Pensions Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Introduction

The role will be responsible for the provision of a professional payroll and pension service ensuring that all West Midlands Combined Authority staff, Councillors, Pensioners and staff covered under SLA's are paid accurately and timely; ensuring that West Midlands Combined Authority complies with all current Employment Legislation, Pension Regulations and statutory payroll requirements, providing key support to the payroll team.

What will you be doing?

Record and calculate statutory deductions in line with HMRC requirements, i.e. PAYE, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, FPS, EPS
Payment and calculation of all variable pay and additional payments, to include approved monthly claims.
Respond to payroll and pension queries promptly and amend as necessary.
Maintain the payroll system via the input of payroll information.
Payment and calculation of pension deductions, ensuring compliance to Auto-Enrolment regulations.
Ensure documentation for the LGPS and/or other defined contribution pension schemes (Prudential, Standard Life, NEST) for staff covered under SLA arrangements are produced, recorded and maintained.
Produce payroll information and reconciliations; including the recording of payroll data into the finance system.
Deal with any queries as necessary, with the assistance of the Payroll Officer & Manager.
Process the payment of expenses via payroll, ensuring compliance to the Travel & Expenses Policy.
Administration of the process for corporate credit cards, ensuring compliance to the Travel & Expenses Policy
Lead in the assessment of offpayroll workers to determine their employment status in relation to the Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) and production of the required documentation in line with processes.

About you.

AAT qualified or equivalent
Experience of processing pension information with pension providers
You'll need to have proven ability to prioritise workload and adhere to deadlines, as you will be part of a team working on 8 different payrolls
Experience of a computerised payroll system
Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme and/or other defined contribution pension schemes
Good working knowledge of PAYE and other statutory payments/deductions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Excellent Communication Skills

Creating an Inclusive Workplace.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.

If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers.

For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

Location
WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences.

We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane.

It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days per week spent in the office.

About us.
Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region.

We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria.

WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

**Reasonable Adjustments.