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Key Responsibilities
As a Payroll Advisor, your main duties will include:
- Processing payroll accurately and on time, ensuring statutory payments are handled correctly.
- Using HR and payroll databases, particularly Oracle (preferred but not essential), to manage payroll functions.
- Supporting the payroll team with complex calculations and ensuring all actions are completed by relevant deadlines.
- Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Assisting with internal or external payroll audits as required.
Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge
Essential:
- Comprehensive knowledge of PAYE and payroll procedures, including manual calculations and processing of statutory payments.
- Experience using HR and payroll databases (Oracle experience is an advantage).
- Strong numeracy skills and experience with spreadsheets for complex payroll calculations.
- Proven experience working within a payroll team, delivering timely and accurate payroll services.
- Proven high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage personal workload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex payroll, tax, NI, and pension matters clearly.
- Ability to manage, analyse data, and provide relevant reports.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Desirable:
- Payroll qualification (CIPP, AAT) or currently working towards one.
- Experience with internal or external audits.
Skills and Abilities
- Commitment to staying updated on payroll legislation and best practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team, ensuring service standards are met.
- Analytical approach to evaluating processes and policies.
*Must have a valid right to work in the UK*
