The post sits in the Payroll team at UKSBS, a shared service provider that runs payroll for several public-sector clients. The work centres on specialist advice, complex queries and overpayment calculations, and owning the in-year and year-end payroll cycles. It is distinct for its multi-platform setting, where patch testing, change requests and a system such as Workday all shape the work. Fit depends on hands-on manual gross-to-net calculation, which the advert treats as essential.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist payroll advice to internal teams and clients
- Respond to complex payroll queries, escalating where required
- Review, validate and guide on multi-year overpayment calculations
- Own the in-year and year-end payroll processes for clients
- Test payroll-impacting system patches and monthly releases
- Act as main payroll contact for change requests and ensure smooth BAU integration
- Support monthly BACS submissions, including reconciliation and approvals
- Reconcile PAYE, NICs and statutory deductions, submit EPS/RTI and maintain HMRC Gateway accounts
- Identify and close payroll knowledge gaps across the team
- Contribute to developing and implementing process improvements
- Keep up to date with payroll legislation, policies and best practice
- Support occasional projects and other work aligned to business need
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Previous payroll experience managing large or multiple payrolls
- Hands-on proficiency with payroll systems, such as Workday
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and best practice
- Manual gross-to-net and overpayment calculation
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Translating complex payroll topics for non-experts
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong oral and written communication, including challenging conversations and complaints
Checks & eligibility
- Background, identity and criminal record checks
- UK residence for normally the last five years
- Security clearance (National Security Vetting), if required
Other
- Commitment to customer-focused service excellence
- Interpreting and presenting complex data to different audiences
- High degree of numeracy
Nice to have
- Experience in public sector payroll services
- CIPP Advanced Technician or Payroll Specialist qualification
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
