Senior Payroll Advisor
- Recruiter
- Page Personnel
- Location
- Kent, Sevenoaks / London, Orpington
- Salary
- £40000 - £47000 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 05 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JN -062022-5664600
- Contact
- Ewan Quinn
- Job role
- Bookkeeper
- Sector
- Management consultancy
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Part qualified
To support administration of the Company payroll, reporting and systems accurately and efficiently, and to respond to payroll queries in a timely manner
Client Details
A well established organisation who are performing very well in their industry sector.
Description
- Support the monthly payroll process, ensuring all payroll documentation is managed in a timely manner, with a high level of accuracy.
- Input and process payroll data, including admin for processing; starters, leavers, contractual changes, benefits, statutory changes etc.
- Handle and respond to internal and external payroll queries and support resolution of payroll discrepancies, escalating to Payroll Manager when necessary.
- Pension administration, including auto-enrolment and salary exchange schemes.
- Maintain payroll self-service records.
- Administer salary amendment letters.
- Administer paperwork relating to the payroll, including ensuring staff are communicated with promptly and filing is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Administer application process for all travelling staff (training will be provided).
- Support benefits administration e.g., Group Income Protection Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work and Childcare Vouchers.
- Handle and respond to benefit queries and ensure that information given is accurate.
- Support the Payroll Manager with the preparation of information and financial reporting as required, including but not limited to monthly headcount analysis, budget preparation, salary reviews and bonuses.
- Support the Payroll Manager in analysing data and statistical information in preparation for Gender Pay Gap reporting.
- Work closely with HR to encourage open and timely communication.
- Maintain employee confidence ensuring the Company GDPR policies are followed at all times to protect payroll operations, payroll records and maintain a high level of employee confidentiality.
Profile
- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll deductions.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software
- Knowledge of current payroll legislation
- Ability to keep good financial records and to prepare routine financial reports
- Knowledge and understanding of IR35 requirements
- Be a confident communicator, able to create effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
- IT competent with advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups
- Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
- First class written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of personnel procedures and good working practice
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of Statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPL etc.) Advanced Word skills
Job Offer
Competitive Salary and Benefits package