Payroll Specalist

NXTGEN is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to oversee the payroll functions across a group company. As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing both fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing, while driving improvements in payroll systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in payroll management to take on a key role within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and process fortnightly and monthly payrolls for two companies, ensuring accuracy and timely payments in line with internal deadlines.
• Manage the time and attendance systems, ensuring all payroll data is processed correctly.
• Handle all starter and leaver processes, ensuring compliance with company and statutory regulations.
• Manage the integration of payroll data between Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200, including nominal link and department coding.
• Oversee CIS payments and monthly payroll accruals, posting necessary journal entries in Sage 200.
• Conduct regular reconciliations, including HMRC payments, P&L reports, pension uploads, and van records.
• Lead the year-end process, ensuring P11D submissions meet HMRC deadlines.
• Act as the payroll expert, ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation and best practices.
• Address payroll queries and issues, maintaining strict confidentiality of employee data.
• Continuously improve payroll processes, driving efficiency and ensuring a high standard of service

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with payroll systems, preferably Sage Payroll, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of technical payroll issues and experience working with auditors.
• Accounting knowledge, particularly in reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritising tasks in a dynamic environment.

If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a new challenge, NXTGEN would love to hear from you!

Salary offered is dependant on experience