Payroll Specialist
- Location: Carnforth, Kendal, Workington or Carlisle
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will be responsible for providing a timely, accurate, and efficient payroll service for our clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in payroll management, looking for a dynamic and challenging environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Process payroll amendments including starters, leavers, contract changes, tax code changes, and earnings arrestment's.
- Collate and input payroll data such as timesheets and expense claims.
- Prepare and apply calculations for maternity and paternity leave, along with other statutory payments and deductions.
- Handle transactions related to salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare.
- Process annual cost of living and incremental pay increases.
- Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database.
- Process payments to employees, HMRC, pension providers, and other external bodies.
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual pension uploads and returns to HMRC.
- Address enquiries from employees, management, and external contacts via phone, email, or in person.
- Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive guidance notes on payroll procedures.
- Collaborate with the IT team on payroll system upgrades and developments, ensuring thorough testing before live implementation.
- Maintain robust audit records and work with auditors as required.
- Provide reports and management information for clients, such as Gross to Net reports on employee costs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A recognised payroll or accountancy qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Recent experience managing a large computerised payroll.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll systems, taxation, national insurance, and pensions administration.
- Highly numerate with the ability to process a variety of standard calculations accurately.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in databases, and advanced skills in Word and Excel.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days plus bank holiday
- Study support, full training and development.
- Buy & sell up to 5 days per year
To apply for this Payroll Specialist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.