Payroll Officer

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas. We employ 175 staff over 10 locations across the UK and are now looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our established finance team in London, ahead of the current payroll manager’s retirement in January 2025.

Having day to day responsibility for the PCS payroll function, you will efficiently manage the process of PCS employees’ salaries, whilst ensuring the employer is fully compliant with payroll employment law, adhering to HMRC and National Insurance contribution procedures.  The post holder will manage all aspects of employee benefits policies, procedures and reporting requirements as well as having a proven track record of producing and submitting end of year returns/procedures electronically. 

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate: 

• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll policies and legislation, employment law and pensions  
• Balance payroll accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy
• Efficient management of payroll software systems, office systems, procedures and databases
• Management of, and implementation of changes to Payroll
• People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct.
• Experience of project management
• Impact and use of digital and IT applications in Finance, including Excel
• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development

The main duties of the role will be to:

• Manage all aspects of the payroll process by ensuring an accurate and timely processing of staff salaries and deductions
• Produce and submit end of year returns/procedures by electronic submission
• Manage all aspects of employee benefits policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Ensure HMRC and National Insurance contribution Procedures are adhered to at all times
• Ensure PCS policies are compliant with Payroll Employment law on procedures such as SSP, SMP, and Lawful deduction
• Management of one monthly staff payroll, ensuring payslips are correctly produced. 
• Manage projects and produce reports within stipulated timeframes, as assigned by senior Finance management

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including: -

·         flexible working (including hybrid working)

·         childcare and family support

·         generous maternity/paternity leave

·         32 days’ leave and Christmas closure

·         pension scheme

·         employee assistance programme

Salary and Location

·         Band 3, London, Spine points 33-29

·         London Salary: £41,637 p.a. rising to £46,524 p.a.

·         Based: London (Clapham)

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Tuesday 2 April 2024

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Thursday 18 April 2024

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified.  Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

·      CVs will not be accepted.  Only PCS application forms will be considered.

·      PCS offers a generous range of benefits including assistance with childcare, extensive family-friendly schemes, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.

·      PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.

·      All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

For further details and an application form please visit the PCS website.