ProTalent are currently working with a multi sited accountancy firm to recruit a competent Payroll Specialist for their small and friendly team in Uckfield.
You will have current payroll experience and be confident in managing a diverse client portfolio (consisting of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls), dealing with all client queries in relation to the same.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Liaising with clients and entering payroll data from start to finish accurately
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Reconciling payroll to client data, getting client approval as appropriate and issuing payroll
reports & payslips
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Preparing payroll journals
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Reconciling weekly and monthly PAYE figures
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Preparing BACS files
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Administering Pension Auto-enrolment including making appropriate declarations to The Pensions Regulator.
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Producing and distributing pension scheme returns, including notification of changes in members’ status and uploading to pension provider
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Dealing effectively with queries from clients and HMRC
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
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Excellent numeracy skills
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Thorough knowledge of payroll related legislation such as PAYE, National Insurance, family leave & pay, etc.
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Ability to manually calculate payroll results and explain calculations/breakdown to clients
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Good understanding of pension schemes and rules
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Evidence of being a proactive, hands-on team player who is confident in working to changing priorities in a busy department
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A natural organiser with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
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Flexibility (busy periods will require working longer hours to meet deadlines)
DESIRABLE
This is a highly deadline-based role so, at times, flexibility on hours in peak times will be required.
Thank you for your interest.