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Meridian Business Support are working with our fantastic client within the Public Services sector, they are looking for a Payroll Officer (12 Month Contract) to join the team based near the Swindon Office.
About the role
You will be responsible for managing the monthly payroll activities and ensuring that accurate data is provided to third party payroll provider.
Key Accountabilities:  

Recording payroll data in the Access system
Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating and inputting data.
Calculating overtime, salary increases and other payroll changes when managers or employees request this.
Answering and resolving payroll enquiries quickly and efficiently via email and telephone
Monthly checking of payroll for all Groups
Providing reports for schools to check monthly payroll
Producing reports on an adhoc basis
Sending out P45s and P60s
Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant laws
Identifies, investigates and resolves discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records
Maintaining compliant policies and procedures
Ensuring BACS payments are signed off and sent on schedule with Finance and HR Director
Calculating adjustments for new starters, leavers and job changes making sure the details entered are inputted correctly
Liaising with payroll contact to help calculate over payments and underpayments for staff
Producing maternity schedules for employees, calculating the payments each month along with SMP
Calculating SSP and occupational sick pay
Processing pension opt outs/opt ins and retirement paperworkAbout you:

Payroll experience
Payroll qualification or working towards
Familiarity with payroll software
Excellent calculation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Work to tight deadlines
ALT Safeguarding and Data Protection training (willingness to complete)
Knowledge of tax codes and procedures (desirable)
Must be able to pass DBS checksThis is a full time role working Monday to Friday 37 hours a week on a 12 Month contract, offering circa £28,000 - £35,000 plus great benefits including 31 days holiday + bank holidays.

Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on (phone number removed) to apply and find out more or email (url removed)