As part of the payroll team the post holder is responsible for administering and processing the payroll for the service users ensuring that each stage of the payroll process is actioned properly; that all staff are paid correctly; that appropriate and accurate information is provided to the Payroll Service Manager, service users and appropriate statutory bodies.
Main Responsibilities:
To work as part of the payroll team undertaking administrative, advisory and payroll duties to ensure that processes and systems are completed to a high standard.
To ensure that all payrolls are processed within the required timeframe and to liaise with other teams on matters relating to payroll.
To ensure that all pension administration, including Auto Enrolment processes are carried out in an accurate and timely manner.
To keep up to date with regulations relating to employment and pension issues.
To ensure that service user's records are accurate and up to date and that all requirements and procedures relating to their payrolls are being followed.
To liaise with HM Revenue & Customs and other statutory bodies as and when required.
To reconcile service users' payrolls ensuring that all new joiners are added to the payroll, leavers removed at the correct time and all payroll instructions are actioned in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure that all FPS and EPS returns are made to HMRC and pension providers in an accurate and timely manner.
To carry out other duties considered mutually reasonable by the post-holder and line manager.
This job description is intended to give a general outline of the main duties of the post.
4. Person Specification
The Person Specification shows essential skills, abilities, knowledge and qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. Please therefore address, in completing the application form, each criterion listed in the specification, drawing upon all of your experience, whether at work or on a voluntary basis.
Qualifications
No specific requirement - a recognised payroll, accountancy or proven equivalent qualification
will be an advantage
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Full Training will be provided.
Experience and Knowledge
A track record in a finance or payroll post including the use of a computerised payroll system involving all aspects of payroll would be an advantage.
A knowledge of payroll systems, taxation / national insurance rules
Experience in administration of auto-enrolment will be an advantage
Experience of operating a payroll within a payroll bureau environment will be an advantage
Personal Attributes and Skills
The successful candidate should have following personal qualities or skills:
IT proficiency in the basic functions of MS Word and experience in using MS Excel at intermediate level and ability to use and adapt quickly to new technology
Good interpersonal and communication skills which are applicable to a range of colleagues and service users
Good analytical and numeracy skills
Exemplary customer service skills and a team player
Able to work flexibly and work necessary hours to meet the demands of the position
Able to process a high volume of detailed work in a short time frame
Accuracy and an eye for detail, with a meticulous, systematic approach to problem solving
Trustworthy with the ability to deal with confidential information