Payroll Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Overseeing a portfolio of clients' monthly payroll functions from inception to completion.

• Ensuring timely and accurate salary payments for all employees.

• Updating the payroll system with updated pay scales, pension contributions, NI rates, and tax thresholds.

• Calculating pay modifications, including holiday compensation for departing employees and statutory payments (maternity, paternity, etc.).

• Guaranteeing precise payments and reporting to external entities, including HMRC.

• Upholding strict adherence to GDPR and ISO27001 data protection regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses a degree and/or a pertinent payroll certification.

• Previous experience in payroll processing is essential (experience in the education sector is advantageous).

• Strong understanding of HMRC regulations, including Tax, NI, and statutory deductions.

• Familiarity with Auto Enrolment pension schemes is required.

• Proficient in Google Suite, with the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.

• Demonstrates initiative in leveraging AI to improve job performance.

• Exhibits a keen eye for detail and the capacity to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

• Desirable: Familiarity with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

🏝️ Benefits

• Leave: 24 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.

• Health: BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and complimentary flu vaccinations.

• Perks: Complimentary on-site parking, barista-quality coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly snack provisions.

• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements and time off for significant events (such as nativities, graduations, etc.).

• Development: A defined career progression path from day one.