Payroll Officer

We are delighted to be partnered with our professional, reputable and friendly client as they seek to recruit a full time and permanent Payroll Officer to join their team within their offices on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. The role is based upon Mon Fri 9-5 hours but allowances could be made for 4 days per week working, 25 hours per week minimum.

Payroll Officer

Full time permanent role - office based

Monday - Friday 0900-1700 full time or part time at least 25 hours per week may be considered

Role based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. Due to rural and unique workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking on site for all staff.

Salary - full time £39000 per annum plus very good all round company benefits, including free lunches and an excellent pension scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very friendly and welcoming office.

Purpose of the role:

To be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of the payroll function.

Duties will include:

Manage the complete payroll process including input, checking, reconciliations of payments, Bacs payment file creation, printing and distribution of payslips. Payroll year end processing, P11D returns and nominal ledger reconciliation in accordance with agreed time-lines,

Prepare all PAYE returns and ensure payment requests raised promptly to allow payments to be made on time

Manage staff pension schemes in co-operation with the external pension administrators.

Provide timely, accurate and relevant pay related statistical data as required to inform management decisions and for inclusion in the Statutory accounts

Develop and maintain the Payroll Procedures Manual

Identify updates and developments in employment and payroll legislation and pro-actively communicate any implications to line manager

Work closely with all members of the staff team to ensure payroll matters are handled accurately and on a timely basis

Contribute to the updating of HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation

Responsible for personal continuing development and adhering to recognised payroll and HR professional standards

Ensure duty of care of all HR information in particular with reference to the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act

Undertake specialist project work as required.

On-going support with the quarterly VAT returns

Month-end journals.

Support with the month-end processes and preparation of month-end reconciliations.

Support with year-end processes and preparation of year-end reconciliations.

Dealing with auditor’s requests in preparation for and during the external audit.

Cash-flow analysis

Annual bench-marking reports.

Maintenance of the Fixed Asset register

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

IT competent and familiar with computerised packages

Strong payroll and bookkeeping / accounts experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Excellent administrative skills and knowledge of payroll processing

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

For more information regarding this new and exciting Payroll Officer opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job