Part-Time Payroll Officer

Part-Time Payroll Officer Near Banbury 30 hours – but can be flexible (between 27 – 32 hours). Hybrid working available. Salary £27,000 @ 30 hours Based at our client’s Head Office reporting to the Payroll Manager, this person will join a payroll team of 3 and a wider finance team of 19. The role will suit somebody with a strong understanding of payroll (minimum 2 years’ experience) and granular attention to detail. This is a friendly working environment and as part of a small team you will provide a high quality, accurate and timely payroll service to the business. Main responsibilities: * Completing payroll for our European division as the main responsibility but also involved with the UK and Scotland payroll (approx. 2,500 employees) * Liaising with up to 10 bureaus across Europe on a monthly basis and coordinating these third parties along with the operations teams in each country within our month end timeline * Entering and importing variable overtime and casual hours * Processing new starters and leavers onto payroll system or leasing with the payroll Bureau for the European payrolls * Processing amendments to contracts * Calculating back pay * Experience in calculating manually sick pay as multiple policies exist * Maternity and paternity calculations * Requirement to calculate Gross to Net manually and not place full reliance on system * Assist with reporting from payroll in line with HR/Payroll and business requirements, producing Payslips, P45's. including statutory year end returns and P60's * Assist or prepare and send monthly payroll reports for payroll sign off * Assist or Prepare BACS authorisation forms * Support the Payroll Team with all additional Payroll and Pension Administration requirements * Running payroll from start to finish including Month end processes * Monitor generic email accounts daily, log and resolve payroll queries as they arise within the time frame specified * Supporting the Payroll Manager in continuous improvement with regards to processes and systems * Training operations on payroll procedures and best practice Key Personal Skills and Attributes: * Attention to detail * Able to work under pressure * Deep understanding of payroll legislation * Excellent communication skills and customer service * Strong with systems * Strong interpersonal skills * Team player but also motivated to work individually Qualifications and Experience: * At least 2 years’ payroll experience at similar volumes * Experience working with overseas payroll bureaus – desirable but not essential * Proficient in Microsoft Excel Benefits Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). Volunteers leave – up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Workplace pension