Description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond... Find out more about our business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com

Your New Role, What's Involved?

The role sits within the Financial Services function of WSP Management Services. The primary focus is assisting in the seamless and accurate delivery of 5 UK based payrolls, supported by an effective and efficient payroll service to over 10,000 employees.

The role requires excellent accuracy and attention to detail and will be ideally suited to someone who is seeking to develop their payroll knowledge and technical competencies. The role will revolve around time and processing pressures and as such, commands strong organisations and prioritisation skills.

Personality fit is of equal importance as technical merit. Looking for someone who is a team player, with a willingness to learn and takes pride in their role.

• Responsible for monitoring cut-off dates and ensuring all information is received in advance of the prescribed deadlines.
• Sound awareness of tax and national insurance calculations, understanding the manual calculation of these and other statutory deductions.
• Basic knowledge of pensions and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Good appreciation for all statutory obligations within the Payroll function, including all e-filing submission and payment obligations.
• Assistance in the production of payslips (paper and e-payslips) for secure issue.
• Assistance with reconciling starters, leavers and transfers into the payroll system.
• Responsible for issuing e-P60s to employees and ensuring final payments are processed to Inland Revenue adhering to set deadlines.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and business partners.
• The desire to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a people focused business.
• Experience of working within a busy Payroll Department within a medium to large organisation.
• An understanding of the legislation of payroll procedure.
• Certificate in Payroll Practice desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a systematic and procedural approach
• Good working knowledge of MS office tools particularly with Excel and Word.