Job Description

Based at the Bradford (Powell UK) facility, the Payroll & Finance Coordinator delivers core Finance and Accounting services and support, of varying scope and complexity, to all levels of the organization. Reporting directly into the Management Accountant the Payroll Specialist is a member of the Finance and Accounting function responsible for assisting in delivering timely and accurate Payroll and financial information to key areas of the business and the Senior Management Team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Management of the end-to-end process for both the weekly and monthly payrolls
• To calculate SMP, SPP, SSP and ShPP or SAP entitlements where necessary
• Calculation and reconciliation of relevant tax, NI and statutory payments
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of payrolls ensuring the month end statutory return is reported by RTI and paid over to HMRC on a monthly basis before due dates (including pension return)
• Prepare and manage the statutory year-end return to HMRC including P60s
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Produce pay slips and P45s
• Liaise with 3rd party software provider to ensure timely production of P11ds including submission to HMRC
• Management of pension administration for our provider; Legal & General
• Manage and resolve queries (internally and externally)
• Preparation of month end reconciliations for Payroll balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of Payroll journal entries
• Administer and liaise with personnel to ensure timeliness and completeness of time booking entries for month end close. Report any exceptions to senior finance personnel
• Collate and distribute labor recovery reports to key departmental managers and provide analysis to show variances between actuals and budgets
• Adhere to the company’s system of Internal Control which will satisfy the demands of Sarbanes Oxley
• Perform other Accounting and Payroll duties as required and assigned

Hour of work: Monday - Wednesday 22.5 hours.

Salary: £21,488 - £26,000, pro-rated and experience dependent.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently. IT literate and numerate with the ability to analyze and work with large volumes of data. Attention to detail essential. The ability to work effectively both individually and as a team member. The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customers, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements. Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Solid grasp of current Payroll legislation. Experience of leading or supporting the implementation of systems, processes and technologies. Part qualified accountant or hold a recognized Payroll qualification who has experience and financial background in a manufacturing environment.