Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Working hours: 20 hours As a Payroll Officer, you will be required to: Process payroll data on a weekly (UK and Ireland) and monthly (UK and Ireland) basis in time with statutory and company requirements including attachments of earnings Administer the SSP, SMP and SPP schemes * Process 3rd party payments through payroll including court orders and student loans * Work with Finance team to ensure all journals posted correctly and any payroll reconciliations completed * Provide advice to staff and managers in relation to pay, taxation and NI * Assist with the completion of request forms from HMRC/DWPS/Job Centre Plus etc. * Liaise with external parties including HMRC, Courts, Student Loan companies etc. * Support administration of pension systems and payments * Complete weekly / monthly reports for different areas of the business and National Statistics * Ensure all Year End processes completed in a timely manner * Continually strive to improve the efficiencies of payroll operations and work processes * Manage Benefit In Kind process for both UK and Ireland * Manage Holiday Purchase Scheme * Take the lead for any audits eg HMRC & ROS * Assist with annual pay reviews and bonus procedure * Compliance to company policies and group management systems * To assist with the introduction and launch of new HR/Payroll/T&A System * Other duties as appropriate to the role Experience: Essential * Minimum of 2 years' experience of completing full UK payroll process * Payrolling Benefits (BIK) Desirable * Knowledge of Irish Payroll and associated Laws * Knowledge of NEST / Royal London Requirements of the Payroll Administrator * Flexible and positive attitude * Highly accurate and methodical way of working * Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Vlookup and pivot tables * Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines to achieve objectives. * Ability to use initiative to identify possible improvements and work together to define and implement solutions. * Keen to learn new tasks and processes as the business require