Payroll Advisor

Great opportunity to work within a dynamic company based in Guildford

Client Details

Great opportunity to work within a dynamic company based in Guildford

Description

• Processing payroll from start to creation of the new pay period.
• Ensuring that all starters and leavers are processed promptly, accurately on the payroll system.
• Prepare manual calculations where necessary.
• Provide assistance and clarification on payroll policies, procedures, and deductions.
• Collaborate with HR to address and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues.
• Calculate and process statutory payment calculations.
• Prepare and transmit BACS files in accordance with the monthly deadlines.
• Processing of the P11Ds on an annual basis.
• Pension, including auto-enrolment, monthly pension assessments, payment of the pension contributions, opt-ins and opt-outs.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance in payroll processing.
• Processing of the monthly journal data for Finance
• Complete the year-end processes and generate necessary reports.
• Payment of the HMRC, third party payments and ad-hoc payments to employees.
• Keep the payroll manual up to date.

Profile

• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity in handling payroll information.
• Good overall payroll knowledge including manual tax & NIC calculations, and statutory leave such as SMP and ShPP.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Able to use own initiative and proactive in resolving queries
• Proven experience in payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll software and related tools.
• Ability to build relationships within HR and Finance as well as with our employees.
• Strong attention to detail and able to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• High level of computer skills, including being able to pick up use of new software quickly, and excellent Excel skills including Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and able to meet all deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
• May be working towards an accountancy degree

Job Offer

Payroll Advisor

• £28K-£35K
• Holiday
• Pension
• Hybrid Working
• Additional Company Benefits