Payroll Specialist

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to work within an experienced finance team and responsible for running and processing company’s weekly payroll resolving all queries and working closely with the Financial Controller and HR Manager to manage costs and absenteeism. Assisting with the managing and processing of employee expenses on weekly basis ensuring costs are allocated correctly and approved by Project Managers.

• Running and processing the weekly payroll
• Ensuring timesheets are submitted, correctly allocated to project and approved
• Reviewing calculation of hourly paid staff ensuring overtime is correct and approved
• Reviewing and managing all pension deductions
• Maintaining data held is meaningful and complies with current legislation
• Managing all employee changes on payroll system
• Processing AoE / Student Loans / Statutory Entitlements
• Statutory HMRC reporting include RTI / PAYE submissions / CSA Payments on time
• Payroll Year End / CIS returns
• Assisting with Weekly Employee Expense Payments from approvals through to payment
• Preparing company year-end payroll and expenses reconciliations for review
• Processing and entering of subcontractor invoices
• Monthly PAYE / CIS Return / Reverse VAT
• Processing fortnightly Subcontractor payment run
• Working with Commercial to ensure Sub-Contractor ledger is up to date and compliant
• Supporting other members of the Finance Team
• Other adhoc projects

• Methodical approach with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communications skills and ability to work with all levels of the business
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and multi-task, use initiative and manage time effectively
• The ability to improve work processes and improve efficiencies
• A personable and enthusiastic approach and be an excellent team player
• Good written and verbal communication abilities
• Preferred - CIPP Qualified or studying towards

• Experience of processing weekly payroll and expenses
• Knowledge and understanding of personal tax including HRMC requirements
• Strong understanding of Domestic Reverse Charge VAT / CIS / PAYE
• Excellent knowledge of computerised accounting software, MS packages specifically Excel
• Experience / knowledge of accounting functions, AP, AR, General Ledgers

• Monday – Friday (40 hours)

• In person at Milton Keynes office

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organisational growth.
• Employee benefits in line with company policy.

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others.

All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.