Exciting Opportunity to join a friendly and professional finance team!  Enjoy fantastic benefits and a supportive working environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits:

• Full time or part time role (part time c30 hours per week across 5 days)
• 25 days annual (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments
• Employee assistance programme
• Use of onsite facilities

Job description:

• Process monthly payroll runs in Sage 50 
• Process starters and leavers, tax code changes, student loans and other HMRC notices
• Completing statutory payments and recording respective journal entries in SAGE 200
• Collect and reconcile monthly variation and timesheets from sites
• Produce monthly payroll reports for review by the Group Finance Manager and the Director of Finance
• Prepare and submit monthly HMRC filings and pension returns
• Execute year-end payroll tasks, including P11D generation
• Managing auto enrolment communications and support staff queries
• Liaise with pension providers and HMRC to resolve discrepancies
• Assisting with meeting arrangements between staff and the pension advisors
• Assisting HR with role/salary changes communications to staff
• Maintain accurate payroll records and files
• Summaries and analysis of data for management information purposes
• Assistance with the preparation of information for the external auditors

Person specification:

Must have a full driving license due to office location

Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience

Proficiency with Sage 50 or similar payroll software

Exceptional numeracy and attentional to detail

Competent IT skills including Excel

Clear and courteous oral and written communication

Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll data

Ability to take instruction and manage own workload

Organised with excellent time management

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Ready to take the next step in your payroll career? Apply now and join a supportive team where your skills are valued!

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