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- Annual Salary: Up to £36,000
- Location: Carlisle with potential hybrid working
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a high-performing Accountancy Team at a pivotal time of growth and transition. REED Accountancy are seeking a Payroll Officer to oversee and enhance payroll operations for our clients group, which employs approximately 350 staff across the North of England. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and implement new payroll systems and procedures, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in payroll processing.
Day-to-day of the role:- Process payroll for the Group companies on a monthly basis, addressing any associated queries.
- Ensure accurate processing of month-end payroll journals and year-end processes.
- Manage all third-party remittances, payments, and procedures.
- Handle payroll-related changes including starters, leavers, and amendments.
- Stay updated with legislative changes and ensure they are effectively implemented within the Group.
- Implement internal controls and continuously seek improvements in payroll processes.
- Review current procedures and recommend strategies to enhance effectiveness.
- Lead various project tasks, both legacy and new, focusing on data analysis and business partnering.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders on various projects and tasks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage and process end-to-end payroll.
- Detail-oriented and professional, capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
- Good commercial acumen with confidence in influencing senior stakeholders.
- CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme (up to 5 days).
- Both employee and employer contribute 5% to the pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
To apply for this Payroll Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role or contact Max Mcillmurray at the REED Lancaster office on .
