Payroll and Pensions Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Bedford

Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000

Graduates or candidates with one or two years' experience within payroll are highly encouraged to apply

Are you a true Payroll generalist who is eager to take on the payroll in a varied role. Reporting to the payroll manager, you will oversee payroll for circa 200 employees. Have you got end to end payroll experience?

Key Benefits:

• Flexible working days/ hours
• Hybrid working available
• Fantastic working culture - energetic office with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork

Responsibilities:

• Review errors, exceptions, and reports, reconciling them to final payroll.
• Update system for leave types, ensuring accurate pay calculations.
• Process pension deductions in line with Auto-enrolment and Pensions Salary Sacrifice/Exchange procedures.
• Enter documentation for new starters and leavers into payroll system.
• Distribute P45s, Statements of Earnings, and other necessary documentation.
• Assist finance team with payroll reconciliation.
• Respond promptly to general queries from Payroll Admin inbox.
• Assist in preparation and issuance of P60s to employees, providing details to Inland Revenue by required deadline.
• Support other team members as needed, including weekly Payroll and audits.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Maintain high-quality payroll services meeting internal standards with minimal quality issues.
• Sustain open and consistent communication with customers.
• Ensure delivery of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Contribute to service-led culture, prioritising customer satisfaction.
• Stay informed about relevant Payroll legislation.
• Participate in internal/external training courses as required.
• Stay abreast of new technology and system developments.

Essential Skills:

• Understanding of UK payroll practices/procedures, including legislative requirements.
• Ability to perform complex payroll calculations, including family leaves and tax calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and task management to meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Understanding of systems and ability to apply relevant knowledge.
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Commitment to both self and organisational development.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and proficient use of Excel.

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