Payroll Specialist

My client is seeking an immediately available Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing payrolls from beginning to end in accordance with current legislation, policies and processes, and time lines, while ensuring that all payroll transactions are approved by an appropriately authorised person
• Collating change data, completing input sheets, and making sure peer checks are carried out
• Ensure that payroll reports are created and distributed to the business and third parties as necessary
• Ensure all key controls are adhered to
• Reporting errors to the payroll manager
• Maintain confidentiality and make sure sensitive files are protected appropriately
• Make ad-hoc payroll payments on occasion, and support the team in responding to questions
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Payroll legislation and internal policies
• Ensure all payroll deadlines are met and quality levels are maintained
• Ensure all payrolls are funded and paid on time, and ensure pensions, PAYE/NI, GAYE, SIP etc. are paid on time
• Occasional involvement in the processing of payroll journals ensuring that they are posted in line with month end timetable
• Assist with monitoring the payroll inbox and dealing with queries in a timely manner

Successful Candidates:

• Proven payroll knowledge
• Knowledge of UK manual tax and national insurance calculations
• A confident user of Excel, Word, HMRC online PAYE services
• SAP knowledge
• Immediately available