Payroll & Pensions Officer

Posted 25 July 2024
Salary £35,000 - £38,000
LocationBedfordshire
Job type Temporary
Discipline Finance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_46441
Contact NameChris Iloegbunam

Job description

Our client based in Bedfordshire, are looking for a Senior Payroll & Pensions Officer on a Fixed Term Contract for 12-18 months as soon as possible!

The role is a full-time hybrid position, and are offering up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Our client is looking for skilled individuals with experience systems experience using iTrent.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Processing payroll for over 500 employees and ensuring all salary payments, statutory and voluntary deductions are accurate

  • Ensuring that accurate deductions are made and that monthly and annual returns are reconciled for all pension schemes

  • Preparing and submitting all payroll year-end requirements to HMRC

  • Ensuring that controls are properly applied to minimise exposure to erroneous fraudulent transactions

  • Preparing payroll balance sheet reconciliations monthly

Experience, skills and expertise required:

  • Proven experience of running a company payroll in a busy environment

  • Proven knowledge of current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements including an in-depth understanding of statutory payments and deductions

  • Proven experience of using a computerised payroll system

  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working

  • In depth training provided within the first two weeks

  • Free on-site parking provided

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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