- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of small to medium size client payrolls from end to end with little or no supervision.
- Use STAR/IRIS Payroll Professional software efficiently, including import/exports.
- To process all types of manual payroll calculations, including Director’s NI.
- To have an extensive knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments e.g., redundancy, SMP/SAP, SPP and SSP when running client payrolls.
- To possess knowledge of auto enrolment pension schemes for the purpose of payroll processing, including the AE process and pension upload to pension providers websites.
- To send BACS payments.
- Assist with small client setups; Proactively develop and keep up to date with new payroll legislation and compliance.
- Proactively conduct payroll reconciliations and analysis with no supervision.
- Proactively consult with HMRC and assist with more technical enquiries when they arise.
- To use own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the team where possible, by providing a range of solutions and seeking advice where necessary.
- Develops and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.
- Good IT skills, including a good knowledge of Excel.
- Previous payroll experience, ideally within a professional service environment.
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge of current payroll legislation and is confident in using payroll software, specifically STAR.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with clients and staff.
- Organises own work and possess the ability to prioritise own tasks.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and a high concern for accuracy.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of teamwork and responds willingly to all team members reasonable requests.