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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our vibrant, fast paced People Team as the Payroll Advisor.

Working within the People Team, the Payroll Advisor will be responsible for proactively contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department through payroll processing to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time. 
What does the role involve?

Ensure data entry is processed accurately throughout the month/year to meet agreed deadlines such as monthly pay runs and year end accounts. Including all starters, leavers, changes and relevant deductions for the payroll

Coach, support and mentor payroll colleagues 

Cross check colleague payroll input and calculations in line with Audit requirements

Manual calculation of PAYE & NIC

Input and process relevant additional benefit schemes in place such as childcare vouchers

Run Payroll, process Bank Files and Post-Payroll Processes in the absence of the Payroll Manager

Recall salary BACS payments as instructed by Senior Leaders

Processes employee expenses in line with agreed timescales and policy

Respond to enquiries received in person, by telephone or by email, ensuring enquiries are resolved in a positive and timely manner. Providing excellent customer service and support to all colleagues

Maintain up to date and appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies to ensure continuing satisfactory levels of work performance

Maintain accurate records on colleague files

Undertake as required, other duties in keeping with the general nature of the position

Any other ad hoc payroll admin tasks as required

Who are we looking for?

Demonstrates a track record of successfully processing payrolls to tight timescales within a similar role

Working knowledge of Auto Enrolment

Comprehensive current experience of legislative reporting, including all HMRC submissions, P60s, and P11Ds, Payrolling Benefits etc

Experience of Year End Procedures

Experienced in PAYE, NIC and statutory payments and deductions including SSP, SMP, SPP

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge and recognise discrepancies

Illustrates the ability to effectively contribute in a team environment and be curious to the why/what/where

Ideally CIPP qualified or working towards 

What’s in it for you?

33 days holidays including bank holidays pro rata 

Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!

Colleague Discount

Career progression 

Long service awards

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave  

Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics

Medicash – low cost health plans 

Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7 

Salary finance scheme  

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Life assurance 

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer a friend scheme 
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