Payroll Officer *Annual Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
*Location: Southend on Sea
*Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (No Hybrid)
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our team. This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing support across various payroll-related functions. Ideal candidates will have experience with ERP systems and a keen attention to detail.
Day-to-day of the role: *Preparation of Weekly Expense Payments: Assist in preparing weekly expense payments using the ERP (SAP) system.
*Timely Rectification of Pay Errors: Support the resolution of pay errors promptly, ensuring appropriate recording for statistical analysis and process improvement.
*Third-Party Enquiries: Handle enquiries from external bodies such as rental agencies, CSA, and legal firms via letter, phone, or email.
*Electronic Despatch of Payroll Materials: Assist with sending payslips, P60s, and other payroll-related documents electronically, as well as completing and dispatching P11Ds.
*Team Integration and Support: Work as an integral member of the team, building rapport and providing support to colleagues when needed.
*System Testing Support: Participate in system testing due to payroll system configuration updates or year-end patching.
*Assistance with Payroll-Related Projects: Contribute to projects involving payroll-related topics.
*Support to Employee Relations and HR Services: Provide assistance to Employee Relations and HR Shared Services colleagues with general enquiries and duties as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *1-2 years of payroll experience.
*Able to use Microsoft Office products to an intermediate level.
*Experience of an ERP system, preferably SAP.
*Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
*High level of numeracy skills.
*Strong planning and organising skills.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Effective problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
*Desirable: CIPP accreditation such as National Payroll Certificate.
Benefits: *Company Sick Pay.
*Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus bank holidays and access to a holiday buying scheme.
*Company Pension Scheme.
*Life Assurance Scheme.
*Access to an Online GP Service for you and your dependents.
*Learning & Development opportunities including eLearning courses, apprenticeships, and in-house training.
*Health and Wellbeing access to mental health support specialists.
To be considered, please apply today!