Payroll Specialist

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in Chesterfield as they look to recruit a Payroll Specialist into their business on an ongoing temporary basis with the possibility for permanency. Duties and Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist: • Maintain accurate records, ensuring client data is updated in real-time • Prepare payrolls with high accuracy and to agreed timelines • Prepare and submit all required returns to HMRC deadlines • Comply with HMRC legislation, including implementation of changes to tax codes etc • Have a sound knowledge of all statutory payments and eligibility criteria, including undertaking training where necessary • Conduct a self-check of all prepared work prior to submission for audit • Where applicable provide the administration of client pension schemes, applying changes, producing reports and ensuring submission deadlines are met • Develop an extensive knowledge on differing pension schemes and current regulations, including undertaking training where necessary • Manage client expectations, including immediate notification where a deadline won’t be met, reasons why and an agreed solution, keeping the Payroll Manager updated • Perform all year end activities within the given deadlines, including the distribution of P60 documents • Demonstrate excellent organisational skills including prioritising own workload to meet all deadlines • Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships both internally and with clients including regular meetings to discuss ways we can improve our service • Respond to internal queries from colleagues in other departments and external queries from eligible third parties e.g. HMRC • Take ownership of client queries, responding thoroughly and in a timely manner • Use appropriate methods of communication to uphold GDPR compliance Person Specification: • Minimum 2 years experience • Accuracy and attention to detail • Professional and organised approach to work • Effective time management with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines • Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team • Good written and verbal communication skills • Excellent numeracy skills • Excellent customer service skills If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch or apply now!