Payroll Officer - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Payroll Elite

Payroll Elite

Verified Company

Ipswich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Our client is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer (Hybrid working) to assist in supervising a payroll team of 5 within their Shared Service Centre.

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Principal purpose of the role

To work as part of the SSTC People Transactions Team (Payroll) carrying out clerical duties and assisting with the effective administration of Payroll.

Main activities of the role _
(This list is not exhaustive_
)

Assist with the control processes including uploading data and running the payroll system following defined procedures.
Supervise payroll production, ensuring that information entered into the payroll system is accurate, complete and timely.
Arrange payment to third parties for statutory and voluntary deductions from payroll
Scrutinise claims within the audit role of the iexpenses system to ensure policy / regulation and compliance.
Provide advice on conditions of service and statutory deductions e.g. income tax, pensions and national insurance.
Ensuring monthly submissions to HMRC are filed accurately and on time.
Assist with the correspondence/ reports with internal and external bodies in respect of pay information.
Provide support for employees with regards to pension enquiries in conjunction with pension administrators.
Provide support and guidance to the Transactional Assistants (Payroll).
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and grade as may be requested by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

Proven experience of working in a payroll environment
Ability to interpret legislation, national guidance for example in respect of pay regulations
Proven experience of interpreting and implementing financial procedures
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
Proven experience of supervising staff
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel

Desirable Criteria