Payroll Specialist

DAC Beachcroft•Seekonk, MA

About The Position

DAC Beachcroft is looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist to join our busy HR and Payroll Team in Bristol. You will support the Payroll in Manager in maintaining and administering all key variable Payroll information, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE and statutory regulations. You will be the point of contact for payroll queries, to ensure our colleagues are paid correctly and on time.

Requirements

Proven experience in UK payroll processing
Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations and PAYE legislation
IT literacy is required, and preferably with an understanding of payroll and benefits systems
Attention to detail and analytical skills, especially numeracy skills
Excellent written and spoken communication
Ability to create and update procedures
An approachable, customer-focused style
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Payroll qualification preferred (e.g. CIPP) but not essential

Responsibilities

Support the processing of end-to-end UK payroll
Data maintenance and/or checking of all key variable payroll information in the core HR system iTrent
Ensure that all payroll process checking and validation procedures are adhered to on a monthly basis
Continuous review, check and audit of reports and processes in relation to monthly payroll cycle. Including but not limited to month on month analysis, payroll ledger postings, starter / leaver checking, ensuring legislative and award compliance (tax etc.)
Manage statutory payments
Manage data feeds from benefits platform Darwin, for starters, leavers and changes
Input P45s, check tax code changes, check absence adjustments, run PSA reports, process KIT day payments, run NMW checks and import bonus data
Provide international payroll information when required
Support the outsourced payroll supplier with year-end tasks where required
Respond to colleague payroll queries professionally and confidentially
Deputise for the Payroll Manager when required
Support work in relation to Payroll and the wider HR team such as roll out of new services, upgrades and implementation of new processes
Manage confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols
Work closely with the HR Service Desk and HR Systems and Data team to ensure data is accurately maintained, and support on other tasks as requested by the Payroll Manager or Head of HR Operations
Stay up to date with UK payroll legislation and HMRC updates
Understands DAC Beachcroft is an international firm. Works with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.
Actively operates in the best interests of the firm at all times internally and externally.
Operates in a regulated environment, effectively managing risk and compliance issues including data security.
Works in partnership with others to manage and mitigate commercial risk.