Payroll Coordinator

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water utility company as a Payroll Coordinator on a 6-month contract with potential for extension. This role offers a competitive salary and requires expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. Experience in payroll for a large employee base is essential, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual incentive-related bonus

Up to 12% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll for circa 5000+ employees.
• Extensive knowledge of RTI, PAYE, and statutory payments.
• Understanding of taxation and NIC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll ensuring compliance with HMRC.
• Contribute to management of payroll processes from gross to net.
• Administer pensions and statutory payments.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Coordinator

6-month secondment / fixed term contract will the likely possibility of extension

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, 5a, depending on experience, £28,967 - £35,976
• Annual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Payroll Coordinator progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working (2 days in the office / week)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator to join the Payroll team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As our Payroll Coordinator you will contribute to the preparation, processing and balancing of the Kelda Group and group companies' payroll to ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time within legislation and company policies.

Where you fit in:

As our Payroll Coordinator you will:

• Prepare monthly and annual management and submission of all regulatory HMRC reporting to ensure accurate payments are made in line with HMRC regulations.
• Calculate, reconcile, and pay tax and NIC payments to HMRC in accordance with their deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance of National Minimum Wage regulations according to HMRC guidelines, ensuring any breaches are reported to the Payroll
• Manager and Reward Team for action. Breaches must be corrected within one month to avoid public name and shame by HMRC.
• Management and processing of main payroll processes from gross to net. Responsible for ensuring all costings are accurately posted to the general ledger.
• Ensure that the payroll is processed accurately to agreed performance standards and timetables using them most appropriate processes, including Bacs transmissions.
• Pensions Administration including Pension Autoenrollment, processing contribution changes and reconciliation of monthly contribution files.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Understanding of technical knowledge in the field of taxation, NIC, statutory payments and audit issues.
• Technical knowledge of statutory payments; maternity, paternity, sickness and adoption payments.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Good IT (Microsoft) skills
• Strong numerical, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

You will also benefit from having:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing, in particular, maternity calculations
• Extensive knowledge of Real Time Information (RTI), Pension Auto Enrolment (PAE), PAYE and statutory payments.
• CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a circa 5000+ employee payroll.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in Finance as a Payroll Coordinator and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you're considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

No agencies please