Payroll Specialist
Location: Bury
Salary: £35 - £45k
Hours: Full-Time (34 hours per week)
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist looking to join a global leading business? Do you thrive in a small, close-knit team environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our reputable client based in Bury. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to join a global business in a vital role that requires an in-depth understanding of how payroll operates within a business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately process monthly and weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and deadlines.
- Manage payrolled P11Ds, recording private healthcare and healthcare cash plans appropriately during month-end.
- Process all benefits in kind (e.g., company cars, fuel cards) and maintain accurate records of company vehicles.
- Upload monthly pension contributions and maintain related administration (pensions, death in service, etc.).
- Input all starters, leavers, and changes into HR and payroll systems.
- Liaise with finance on cost centre migrations.
- Send the Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to HMRC within specific timescales, ensuring accuracy.
- Manage the apprentice levy and ensure correct payments.
- Coordinate with local managers, HR, and accounting to ensure accurate variable pay data (e.g., overtime) and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage the Mitrefinch time, attendance, and payroll system, including report generation.
- Create and maintain process maps and procedures for all payroll processes.
- Process employee share schemes in compliance with tax legislation.
- Handle annual salary reviews.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience with full end-to-end Payroll Processing,
- An in-depth understanding of Payroll Systems and their Set Up - specific experience of Mitrefinch would be advantageous but isn't essential,
- Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation and regulations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid working options (1 - 2 days per week).
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Access to employee share schemes.
What are the next steps?
If you are interested in this role, please apply below!
If this role isn't quite the right fit for you, please get in touch, and we can explore other opportunities that might suit your skills and experience.