Payroll Officer Hybrid

Job Opportunity: Payroll Administrator

Position: Payroll Administrator
Location: Chester
Department: Payroll

Salary: Circa £36k

About Us:

Our Client a prominent firm of Chartered Accountants located in Chester, dedicated to providing exceptional accounting and business advisory services. Our payroll bureau is a vital component of our comprehensive offerings, serving as a hub of excellence for payroll services across the North West.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a payroll administrator to join our proficient payroll team. In this role, you will manage various client payrolls from initiation to completion, handling your own client portfolio while collaborating within the team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with payroll experience to become part of our dynamic team. We encourage candidates interested in pursuing the CIPP qualification to apply.

Responsibilities:

Processing weekly and monthly payrolls for assigned client portfolios
Gathering necessary client information, processing data, and delivering final payroll documents and pay slips
Notifying clients of PAYE and NIC liabilities
Facilitating BACS payments for employee salaries
Ensuring compliance with pension filing requirements
Conducting quality control checks on payrolls
Addressing client inquiries related to payroll matters
Assisting in the setup of new payroll tasks
Supporting Payroll Manager in departmental marketing efforts
Engaging in ad hoc payroll projects and statutory updates
Working Arrangements:

25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Pension Scheme enrollment
Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

Prior experience in payroll administration
Bureau experience is advantageous
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work autonomously
Self-motivation and enthusiasm
Capacity to work with minimal supervision
Proficiency in learning new payroll software
Good IT skills, especially in Excel