Job Description

• Processing and managing the fortnightly and monthly payroll c.2000 employees
• Processing SSP, SMP and all other applicable statutory payments
• Ensuring the payroll process is correctly actioned and all employees are paid accurately and on time
• Managing the end to end HMRC process ensuring monthly files balance and are submitted on time
• Supporting the finance department to ensure all payroll reconciliations are correctly posted
• Managing the system development, upgrades and enhancement
• Implementing new legislation changes
• Taking full ownership of the PAYE audits with HMRC
• Managing the full year end process
• Overseeing the company pension scheme from a payroll perspective and ensuring contributions are correctly processed and paid across in time
• Creating and checking the annual audit reports for internal and external auditors and ensuring all regulations are met
• Ensuring all payroll policies and procedures are kept up to date
• Responding to payroll queries within the agreed SLA

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous Experience of large, complex payrolls. Member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is desirable but not essential. Strong current knowledge and understanding of payroll practices and legislation. Ability to manage strict deadlines. High levels of attention to detail. Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.