The Payroll and Finance officer will efficiently manage the payroll department within a leading technology and telecoms company. They will ensure precise and timely payroll operations, in addition to coordinating closely with other teams within the accounting and finance department.
Client Details
Our client is a prominent player in the technology and telecoms industry. With a strong global presence and over 2000 employees, this Caldicot-based company is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and services to its diverse client base.
Description
- Calculation of overtime and working hours from timesheets and rota information.
- Checking calculations for starters and leavers based on HR data provided.
- System administration - setting up new starters/amending employee profiles on the finance and payroll systems, issuing timesheet instructions and other guidance, working alongside HR.
- Communicating with US Team Leaders to resolve queries to tight deadlines.
- Review expenses submissions and add to payroll submissions for payment.
- Track staff absences and ensure payments are in line with policies.
- Update variable pay details on the bureau payroll software (ADP).
- Managing regular salary deductions (eg 401k, childcare) and related correspondence.
- Preparing payroll journals to enable costs to be booked into finance system.
- Ensuring staff get paid on time.
- Respond to queries from employees.
Payroll reporting and other ad hoc tasks
- Monthly reporting of costs by department/country/cost type.
- Timesheet and other ad hoc reports for non-finance departments.
- Assist with checking and review of other Group payrolls prior to processing.
- Liaise with external advisors to set up tax accounts.
- Complete Unemployment insurance questionnaires as required by States.
- Holiday cover for other Group payrolls.
- Work with HR on policy documents.
Finance
- Month end prepayments, overhead cost accruals, fixed asset register updates for Group companies.
- Reconcile and close ledgers.
- Update month end exchange rates on the system.
- Intercompany balance reconciliations.
- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
Profile
A successful Payroll and Finance Officer should have:
- An understanding of payroll procedures and related laws.
- Proficiency in MS Office and payroll software.
- Excellent mathematical and IT skills.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
Job Offer
- An estimated salary range of £30,000 - £37,000 per annum.
- Holiday and pension benefits.
- On-site parking.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Chance to work in a highly professional environment in the technology & telecoms industry in Caldicot.
- Payroll and Finance Officer - 12m FTC