Payroll Specialist - VR / 31843

We are supporting our energy service client to recruit for a Payroll Specialist. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the payroll function with one direct report. Experience in a similar role is essential. Excellent benefits package, hybrid working available and a 9-day fortnight work pattern on offer.

• Responsibility for accurate preparation and payment of monthly payrolls.
• Specialist in all payroll matters including tax, NI and other deductions, benefits and pension schemes to be able to provide guidance and information to employees as required.
• Preparation and analysis of payroll data to allow analysis of movements, trends and variances to budget/forecast.
• Provide assistance in budgeting and forecasting for payroll.
• Preparation of other payroll related submissions to HMRC.
• Management of Employee expenses payments.
• Responsible for annual payroll budgets and variance analysis.
• Monthly reconciliation and reporting on Payroll related accounts.
• Ensuring timely payment of payroll taxes and HMRC submissions.
• Timely response to payroll queries.

• Strong payroll processing knowledge and experience.
• Recognised Payroll qualification or demonstration of prior experience of managing a payroll function.
• Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Analytical skills.

• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• 9-day fortnight work pattern.