Payroll Officer

Job Description:

Payroll Officer 
Derby 
Hybrid 
£30,000 - £33,000

Eaton Syalon are working exclusively with an accountancy practice in Derby to recruit a Payroll Officer. You'll be working in a dynamic and forward-thinking practice, providing exceptional service to clients across various sectors. You'll need to be dedicated and detail-oriented, and must have a want to join a busy payroll team where you will help support with the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payrolls for a variety of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in payroll administration, looking to further their career in a supportive and thriving environment.

Key Responsibilities: 
- Manage and deliver end-to-end payroll services for a portfolio of clients
- Maintain excellent client relationships 
- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including tax, pensions, and
employment legislation
- Identify and implement process improvements 
- Serve as a main point of contact for clients regarding payroll issues
- Statutory payments and pension contributions 
-  Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory payroll requirements, including
PAYE, National Insurance contributions, and pension contributions
- Prepare and review payroll reports, summaries, and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices to advise clients accordingly.
- Mitigate risk by identifying potential payroll errors or compliance issues and implementing corrective actions
- Support with the completion of payroll audits, both internal and external

Person Profile:
- Ideally from an accountancy practice or payroll bureau background 
- Candidates who have 12 months or more experience processing end-to-end payroll in industry will still be considered
- Microsoft Excel skills must include Pivot tables & V look ups 
- Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and processes, including PAYE, NI, pension contributions, and statutory payments
- Ability to manage multiple payrolls efficiently and meet deadlines

Benefits:
- Full time working week (34 hours) worked over 4 days - choose your day off during the week 
- Hybrid working - 3 days from the office in Derby, 1 day from home 
- Flexi-time to work the hours that suit you 
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
- Study support for CIPP if you are someone considering this or currently studying 
- Days off for charity work, moving house and getting married - you don't have to take these days as annual leave!
- Client referral scheme 
- Health Shield Cash Plan

*Our client are looking for candidates who have end-to-end payroll experience, ideally from accountancy practice or payroll bureau background.*