Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor

Department: Human Resources (Payroll)

Location: Guildford

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of two payrolls: two UK payrolls from start to creation of the new pay period.
• Work closely with the other Payroll colleagues to meet required deadlines.
• Ensure all starters and leavers are processed promptly and accurately on the payroll system.
• Prepare manual calculations where necessary.
• Calculate and process statutory payment calculations.
• Prepare and transmit BACS files in accordance with monthly deadlines.
• Process P11Ds on an annual basis.
• Manage pension, including auto enrolment, monthly pension assessments, payment of pension contributions, opt ins and opt outs.
• Process monthly journal data for Finance and assist reconciliation of the Payroll GL accounts.
• Complete year end processes and generate necessary reports.
• Make payments to HMRC, third parties and ad hoc payments to employees.
• Answer employee queries by phone, email, and face to face or MS Teams.
• Liaise with HR and Finance as required to fulfil the job role.
• Assist Payroll colleagues during annual audits.
• Provide feedback and be involved with process improvement.
• Keep the monthly tasks list and payroll manual up to date.
• Take on any additional work as required as the job evolves.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Good overall payroll knowledge including manual tax & NIC calculations, and statutory leave such as SMP and ShPP.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Use own initiative and proactively resolve queries.
• Build relationships within HR, Finance and with employees.
• Strong attention to detail and able to multitask effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• High level of computer skills, including quick adaptation to new software, and excellent Excel skills (Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables).
• Work calmly and effectively under pressure, meeting all deadlines.
• Listen and act on instructions promptly.
• Provide good customer service, giving employees quick and complete answers to queries.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to grow into the role and adapt as required.

Business Services Competencies

• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client/Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.