Payroll Officer

We are working in partnership with an Employee Owned business who operate within Marketing Communications and Print Solutions company based in the South Manchester area. We are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join an existing team which forms part of the wider HR team.
This is an exciting time to join the business during a period of growth with plenty of opportunity to progress your career. Every team member has the opportunity to benefit from the company success and there is a great collaborative culture!
What you will be doing in the role of Payroll Officer?
Control holiday system and ensure records are maintained accurately and promptly
Ensure payments are processed in line with payment dates
Resolve attendance issues
Control payment schedules for finance relating to Employees, HMRC and Pensions.
Maintain payroll reports and records required by the business
Produce month and year end HMRC reports and file online
Assist HR officer in reconciliations of the payroll related balance sheet accounts for all payrolls
Assist Payroll Manager in developing control systems to ensure accurate information within the payroll systems.
Assist Manager in ensuring the department complies with legislation on Tax, NI, SMP, SSP
Maintaining an accurate computerised database of employees personal records
Checking and amending inaccuracies in all variable data, including overtime claims, timesheets, and expenses claims, prior to final processing
Integrating new starters into the payroll system ensuring all relevant information is available for processing
Calculating pay details for starters, leavers and changes to current employee salaries
Calculation of statutory deductions on an ad-hoc basis, such as PAYE tax, national insurance, pension deductions, sickness and parental leave payments
Ensuring that processing deadlines are met for all payrolls, dealing promptly and courteously with queries from employees, providing advice on all payroll matters, including Conditions of Service and Payroll legislation
Maintaining an up-to-date familiarity with changes in payroll legislation
Work closely with the HR and Payroll team to ensure compliance with GDPR legislation is maintained
What you will need as a Payroll officer?
Previous payroll experience end to end
Experience of managing the full cycle of a monthly payroll for a min of 100 employees
Self-motivated, able to work both independently and in a team environment in a well organised manner
Must be familiar with MS Office programs and be particularly proficient in MS Excel
Professional attitude towards our colleagues
Essential Skills and Specialist Knowledge
Good problem-solving and analysis skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are important to be successful in this role
What you will love about the role of Payroll Officer?
Flexible working hours between 8am-5pm Mon-Fri with flexibility and hybrid working
Salary up to GBP28000
Great career opportunity
25 days holiday plus bank holiday
Working for an organisation who are an employee owned trust - Based on this success, employees are entitled to be in line for ongoing dividends in line with each person's salary and years of service which is tax free.
Life insurance 3 x salary
Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Christmas Savings Scheme
Long service awards inc extra holidays
Free parking
To Apply
If this sounds like a role you will LOVE, please send your CV to us today!
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