Payroll Senior - Reading, United Kingdom - LHH Recruitment Solutions

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Our client based in Reading are seeking 2 Senior / Executive Payrollers to join them in permanent positions, based on relevant skills and experience the salary will be between £29-35k + benefits


Role purpose


To ensure all clients' payrolls are processed accurately and in a timely manner and assist senior members of the department with all aspects of payroll.


Core responsibilities

  • Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount.
  • An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.
  • Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries made
  • Calculate leavers pay when leaving midmonth
  • Calculation of statutory payments
  • Process P45 forms
  • Print and sort payslips for distribution
  • Run payroll reports
  • Ensure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely manner
  • Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as required
  • Good understanding of the payroll software and its functionality
  • Respond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely manner
  • Deal with HMRC correspondence enquiries
  • Maintain an up to date client status schedule
  • Deal with general administrative duties, as requested
  • Assist the Supervisors with BACS uploading.
  • Review / Quality Check Associates' payrolls to ensure accuracy.
  • Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalations
  • Periodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing

Other

  • Be aware of and comply with the firm's policies at all times
  • Record time accurately using Workday and be familiar with billing.
  • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training
  • Be aware of the firm's risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance
  • Ensure continuing professional development is up to date at all times

Grade Descriptor

  • Should be studying towards a professional qualification or possesses commensurate professional experience
  • Undertakes tasks within clearly defined procedures, paying close attention to detail
  • Understands how own duties relate to others in immediate work area
  • Makes judgement by selecting between predefined solutions to ensure accuracy and quality of the tasks executed
  • Communicates and exchanges information with colleagues in immediate work area
  • Developing vocational skills which require some supervision
  • Performs administrative tasks with some direction

Attributes, Requirements, Skills

  • Qualification with the CIPP in terms of either a National Payroll Certificate or Year 1 of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management completed, or equivalent, is highly desirable
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required.
  • Able to multitask and to prioritise payroll workload
  • Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Have a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payroll
  • Confident and competent in dealing with clients
  • Have a working knowledge of MS Office
  • Good time keeping/punctuality

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