Payroll Advisor

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Payroll Advisor to join their fast-paced team in Ipswich. The ideal candidate will process payrolls, verify new starter details, and ensure accurate statutory payments. A strong attention to detail and experience in payroll systems are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A ‘can do’ attitude with a desire to learn.
• Experience in a Payroll environment is ideal.
• Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls and assist as needed.
• Verify new starter details on payroll software.
• Process leaver records and issue P45s.
• Ensure timely processing of amendments to payroll.
• Prepare reports for statutory deductions.
• Provide payroll information to employees and managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach to change

Experience in Payroll environment

Knowledge of PAYE, NI and AE pension

Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook

Ability to multi-task

Education

Minimum 5 GCSE's including English and Maths

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be f
or our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Working Days: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

OCS is currently recruiting for a Payroll Advisor to join our friendly, fast paced Payroll Team.

Key responsibilities

• Processing one of our division’s payrolls and assisting with other payrolls as needed
• Verifying new starter details on payroll software, allocating correct tax codes and Student/Post Graduate Loans if applicable
• Processing leaver records in the HR and Payroll systems, and issuing P45s
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all authorised amendments to the payroll system, including holiday, sickness, maternity and paternity payments
• Preparing reports relating to payments of statutory deductions to third parties in a timely manner complying with deadlines
• Provide payroll related information and guidance to employees and managers to solve queries promptly
• Provide admin support with ad hoc projects and information requests as required

About you

We are seeking a committed advisor with the following skills, personal qualities and experience who can help provide our colleagues with an exceptional payroll service:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A “can do” attitude, with a flexible approach to change, and a desire to learn new skills and systems
• You will ideally have experience of working in a Payroll environment with a basic understanding of PAYE, NI and AE pension, HMRC statutory payments (maternity, paternity, sickness payments), Student Loans, and rewards and benefits
• Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grades C or higher
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook (ideally able to do v-lookups and pivot tables)
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.