Part Time Payroll Officer – 9 Months FTC

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Payroll Officer on a 9-month fixed term contract for an organisation that ensures compliance within the sporting industry. You will be reporting to the Senior Finance Officer and completing both monthly and bi-weekly payroll and pension administration.

The role will be working 21 hours per week with one day in the office (Wednesday).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Processing monthly payroll and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 350 permanent and support staff
• Work in collaboration with the HR Team to ensure relevant supporting documents are provided and appropriate approvals received
• Processing and administration of pension contributions (NEST), including enrolling eligible staff members
• Operate LPFA pension contributions
• Monthly reconciliations of payroll control accounts
• Providing high quality, customer focussed and proactive support to organisation support staff
• Resolve any payroll discrepancies and respond to queries in a timely manner
• Take ownership of annual and monthly duties, including payroll reconciliations, statutory returns, benefits in kind, and payments to HMRC and pension providers
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers on any queries
• Support for external and internal audits, providing the appropriate information where necessary
• Act as a joint system administrator for the expense and payroll systems

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience of working within a payroll role with an understanding of payroll practices / procedures
• Sound experience of payroll legislation
• Experience of using payroll software (Select Pay desirable)
• Good attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise tasks to demanding deadlines
• Strong team player with a hands-on attitude to support other team members when required

Salary and benefits:

• £15,057
• 25 days holiday per annum pro-rata
• Pension (12% employer / 4% employee)
• Additional leave for volunteer work (2 days)
• Hybrid working (Wednesday in the office)