Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business that's seeking a Payroll Officer, to join their friendly team and be responsible for managing the UK and Ireland payroll.

Summary of

responsibilities:

• Preparation, processing and filing of monthly payroll from beginning to end including raising payments.
• Responsible for the day to day administration.
• Administer RTI submissions and process end of year submissions, P60 & P11D.
• Reconciliation and completion of monthly HMRC returns in relation to payroll, when necessary.
• Work in conjunction with HR on collation, checking and posting of overtime and shift payments covering reconciliation back to payroll reports ensuring consistency across the Group.
• Review time and attendance to ensure all relevant sites have signed off. Liaise with HR to highlight any outstanding exceptions for approval of site.
• Proactively develop and keep up to date with new payroll legislation and compliance.
• Proactively carry out payroll reconciliations and analysis with no supervision.
• Prepare and submit post payroll journals for Finance Department.
• Proactively liaise with HMRC and assist with more technical enquiries as and when they may arise.
• To use own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the Finance team where possible, by providing a range of solutions and seeking advice where necessary.
• Develops and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels working with Group.
• In conjunction with HR assist with new joiners and leavers in the payroll process.
• Manage third party providers where necessary (HMRC, Cycle to Work Scheme, Union Deductions, Tax Free Childcare scheme / Childcare Vouchers etc) ensuring deduction report is correct
• Answering payroll queries on the telephone and using the in-house ticketing system to monitor queries.

Skills and Experience required:

• You must have an in-depth understanding of current Payroll legislation including Tax Codes, Statutory Allowances and Pensions Auto Enrolment, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are a must as you'll be in regular contact with both clients, colleagues and third parties regarding Payroll issues.
• Self-motivated, and ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly to the demands of the business
• Good IT skills to include Word and Excel
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to assess and prioritise tasks

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