Overview

Part of an international Food Group, our established client is seeking a Senior Payroll officer to join the team.  This multi-sited role will be based in Cambridgeshire and cover 3 sites managing 500+ people on the payroll.

As Payroll Officer, you will manage payroll operations, ensuring staff are paid, benefits administered in compliance with all HMRC procedures and legislation. You will be both experienced and qualified with supporting knowledge of HR. With detailed knowledge of PAYE, NI, HMRC current regulations, you will have hands on operational experience of payroll / HR legislation, administration and processes. With knowledge of general accounting processes, benefits administration, pension schemes and salaries.

Core Business Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

  • Efficient management of UK payroll process
  • Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
  • Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
  • Administer benefit plans
  • Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
  • Compile data from payroll sources
  • Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
  • Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
  • Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate account balances
  • Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
  • Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
  • Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
  • Process payroll checks for executive staff
  • Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
  • Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
  • Performance manage and develop payroll staff as and where appropriate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices is essential

In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing is essential

Working knowledge of Sage 50, v24 would be ideal

This is a Monday to Friday role offering a salary up to £34k Dependent on experience.

Please call our team to discuss the role of Senior Payroll Officer / Finance  on 01284 735575 or alternatively please send an up to date CV for consideration. (ID2)

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