Payroll Specialist - #2113048

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in Leeds as they look to recruit a Payroll Specialist into their business on an ongoing temporary basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Must have experience using iTrent
• 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!