Payroll Officer

Leading retail business in the heart of Milton Keynes, looking for a new payroll officer to join their team. An internal promotion has created this opportunity for a payroll officer to join their growing team.

Client Details

One of the UKs most recognised retail brands based in the heart of Milton Keynes. Recent acquisitions and a large scale merger have increased demand on the payroll function, and this role will play a key part in managing this.

Description

Payroll Officer Responsibilities:

• Support the Payroll Manager in the full running of the Fortnightly and Monthly in-house payrolls
• Reconciliation of payrolls and preparation of journals for posting.
• Ensuring starters and leavers are processed in a timely manner
• Dealing with payroll queries from employees and managers, via telephone and email
• HMRC submissions & reporting Supporting Pensions administration & submissions
• Manage pension contributions
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
• Ensuring relevant payroll information is collated and authorised within tight deadlines
• Assist with any other ad hoc payroll administration duties, when required

Profile

Payroll Officer Requirements:

• 1-2 years of high-volume transnational payroll experience essential
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload with good time management, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of working with computerised payroll systems is essential
• Ability to adapt to change Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent telephone manner Good customer service skills
• Confidence with manual calculations
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Payroll legislation
• Confidence with statutory calculations including SSP and SMP Strong
• Excel essential; V-Lookups, Pivot Tables etc
• Personable and approachable nature
• A can do attitude and pro-active approach to work and problem solving,

Job Offer

Exciting opportunity for a payroll officer to join one of the top employers in the Milton Keynes market!