Job Description

Role:

As Payroll Officer you will work alongside the payroll manager, the role will focus on diligently processing and supporting monthly and weekly payroll for multiple client companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with Sage payroll software
• Resolving queries with clients and HMRC
• Undertaking manual calculations of payroll taxes and NI
• Undertake manual calculations for pension contributions

Required skills:

• At least 2 years payroll experience, preferably with previous experience of working in an accountancy practice
• A good understanding of payroll legislation including furlough claims
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, will pick up the phone and speak to clients and HMRC
• Up to date in-depth payroll knowledge and experience ideally gained within an accountancy practice
• Relevant payroll qualifications are desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to provide excellent customer service to clients
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• IT literacy and competent with Excel
• Willing to work in their Chester office, with social distancing measures in place

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Confident with clients Motivated and driven Have a good level of organisational skills Good written and verbal communication skills Be able to demonstrate you can work in a team but also off your own initiative