At a Glance
- Tasks: Input payroll data into Workday and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation.
- Company: Join an established team at BDO in their Gatwick office.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours and opportunities for quality work delivery.
- Other info: This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract position.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to enhance your payroll expertise in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll within a similar-sized organisation and knowledge of HMRC regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Specialist you will join an established team based in our Gatwick office. The role ensures that payroll for staff is processed correctly, whilst ensuring all queries are dealt with in line with the department's service level agreement. This is a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract.
Responsibilities
- Accurately input payroll data into the payroll software (Workday).
- Ensure all deadlines are met and adhered to.
- Provide excellent customer service support on the Payroll Services Helpdesk by email, telephone and tickets, ensuring that payroll enquiries are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
- Liaise with HR/Reward/Benefit Teams to ensure data received is complete and accurate.
- Assist in the checking of payroll data input.
- Prepare, check and process manual payments.
- Become conversant with BDO's policies regarding all aspects of pay and benefits.
- Calculate Statutory Maternity Pay, Shared Parental Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay.
- Assist with the various controls governing the payroll processes and offer solutions and ideas to maintain excellence.
- Investigate failures of correct payroll procedure processes.
- Comply with HMRC legislation at all times.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes and propose any necessary changes to ensure best practice and compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
- The ability to handle "difficult" situations when necessary.
- Payroll experience in a similar sized organisation.
- The ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Numeracy and attention to detail skills with the ability to follow a structured process.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel (lookups, formulas and pivot tables) and Word.
- A qualification or currently studying for a professional payroll qualification.
- Previous experience using Workday payroll software – desirable.
- In‑depth knowledge of HMRC regulations.
Benefits
- Flexible hours and opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work.
Payroll Specialist - 12 month FTC in Brighton employer: BDO UK
BDO offers flexible working hours and a collaborative team environment in Gatwick. The company values quality work and supports professional development, making it an ideal place for payroll specialists to thrive.
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