Payroll Officer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the well-established law firm on a flexible working basis. Our client is looking for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a 12-month basis.

We're looking for a meticulous Payroll Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm and support with international payrolls.

Job Role:

1. Preparing, inputting and processing accurate data, including starters, leavers, employee changes.
2. Processing statutory payments and deductions.
3. Ensuring correct levels of authority have been obtained prior to salary and benefit amendments.
4. Providing third party payroll provider with relevant payroll information for non-UK payroll.
5. Responsible for the reconciliation of each payroll prior to BACS payments being authorised.
6. Responsible for the monthly uploads of pension data to the provider.
7. Liaising with benefit providers as required.
8. Responsible for assisting to ensure that monthly statutory payments are accurate and paid within HMRC deadlines.
9. Responsible for assisting in the monthly reconciliation of the following general ledger accounts: payroll control accounts, season ticket loans, staff loans and trainee loans.
10. Assisting with all year-end processes to include P11D production using in-house P11D software.
11. Liaising with HR on all payroll related queries, providing reports when required.
12. Ensuring employees are informed of monthly cut-off dates and any other necessary and relevant payroll information.

Experience:

Minimum of 2–4 years experience in a payroll environment, preferably Financial Services.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

1. To be able to demonstrate the application of best practice.
2. To be able to demonstrate experience of building successful relationships.
3. Intermediate Excel skills.
4. Very good working use of Microsoft Office.

Fantastic benefits, pensions, life assurance, private health, and discounts.

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