At a Glance
- Tasks: Process weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and pension obligations.
- Company: Panda is dedicated to ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
- Benefits: This role offers a 6-month fixed-term contract within the Finance department.
- Other info: The position reports directly to the Payroll Manager.
- Why this job: Join a team that values accuracy and compliance in payroll processing.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have previous payroll experience and strong knowledge of payroll legislation.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Panda, we ensure our colleagues are paid accurately and on time. We are looking for a Payroll Officer to support weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pension obligations.
Responsibilities
- Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
- Ensuring payroll data is validated and correct before payment is made
- Maintaining employee records within payroll and time & attendance systems
- Processing new starters, leavers and payroll changes
- Monitoring and managing the payroll inbox
- Processing BACS payments and completing reconciliations
- Supporting period-end payroll activities
- Maintaining organised payroll records and documentation
Compliance & Payroll Administration
- Updating tax codes, student loan deductions and payroll changes received from HMRC
- Ensuring RTI submissions are completed accurately and on time
- Processing payroll submissions to HMRC
- Producing P32 reports and liaising with Finance regarding payments
- Maintaining payroll records in line with company procedures and compliance requirements
Pensions & Benefits
- Administering multiple pension schemes and providers
- Reconciling pension contributions across payrolls
- Producing pension reports and arranging pension payments
- Managing Attachment of Earnings (AOE) deductions and payments
- Updating Child Support Agency payment schedules
- Supporting administration of childcare voucher schemes
- Liaising with third-party providers where required
Payroll Queries & Reporting
- Producing P45 documentation for leavers
- Maintaining payroll reports and records
- Processing salary increases and payroll variations accurately
- Investigating and resolving payroll queries and wage corrections
- Supporting Finance and wider business stakeholders with payroll information and reporting
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a payroll position
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and payroll compliance
- Experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently when required
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet payroll deadlines in a busy environment
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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Panda operates in the finance sector, focusing on accurate payroll management. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities it serves. Located in a dynamic environment, Panda values skilled professionals committed to excellence.
