Job Description

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension plan
• On site bonus scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Discounts available with selected mobile companies
• Discounts available with selected gym membership
• Employee Advantages Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Occupational Health and ergonomics focussed
• Extended paid Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers
• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Complies legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Has working knowledge of both average holiday and salary sacrifice schemes
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Completion of data request form Inland Revenue, DSS and other third parties
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly accounts information, ensuring that these show a true and accurate view
• To assist the Financial Controller in general administration duties within the finance department
• Manage a team of payroll administrators
• Manage the group pension scheme administration

Abilities:

• Ability to interact at senior levels within the business
• Ability to gain credibility quickly
• Ability to solve problems and simplify complex situations
• Ability to manipulate, interpret and report on data

Personal Attributes:

• Approachable and engaging in style
• Flexible approach to tasks
• Must have a can-do attitude
• Detail orientated
• Measured and calm when under pressure
• Credible - both with the internal and external customer
• Confident
• Enthusiastic
• Diplomatic
• Patient
• Resilient
• Determined

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Academic: Degree/HND in business-related field Experience: 5-7 years related professional experience with primary responsibility for time and attendance and payroll administration and processing. 3-5 years’ experience supporting finance and accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting. Knowledge of payroll and accounting practices and principles. Managing processes, data entry management, reporting skills, benefits administration, financial skills and accounting. Relevant payroll experience, being compliant with current statutory regulations Computer Literate Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel) A keen eye for detail An analytical mind and good math skills Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) Ability to work under pressure Demonstrated experience of effective stakeholder management Key Competencies: Developing Direct Reports Conflict Management Business Acumen Customer Focus Results Driven Other skills/Abilities Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication Extensive understanding of Microsoft packages Strong IT skills