Payroll Executive

Payroll Elite; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll services organization is seeking a Payroll Executive in Oxford to manage payroll for a diverse client portfolio. The role involves extensive end-to-end payroll processing, client interaction, and compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably from a professional practice. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, requiring attendance in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in running payroll from start to finish.
• End-to-end payroll processing with knowledge of auto-enrolment.
• 3+ years payroll experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with clients and HMRC for payroll-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

RTI knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Relevant payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP)

Tools

IRIS Payroll Professional

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently looking for a Payroll Executive to join their dedicated Payroll team in the central Reading office. The role is full time and permanent. Working on a Hybrid basis 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

You will be allocated your own portfolio of clients and will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of weekly and monthly payrolls including starters, leavers, personal changes, holiday pay and statutory payments. You will be supported by the existing members of the payroll team and between you service in excess of 220 clients.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience in running payrolls from start to finish including all statutory calculations, RTI and year end. Experience of a multi-payroll environment, or experience within professional practice an advantage.
• End-to-end payroll processing, with working knowledge of auto-enrolment, RTI and year-end procedures.
• Dealing with multiple/complex payrolls.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients/HMRC.
• You must be hands-on, proactive, with attention to detail, someone who can create a process and then drive it forward.
• Strong team player.
• Relevant payroll qualifications preferred (e.g., CIPP) but not essential. Applications from those with good hands-on and relevant experience will also be welcomed.
• Experience of IRIS Payroll Professional would be an advantage; training will be given.

• Skills & Experience Required:
• 3+ years payroll experience.
• Previous experience in a professional practice environment.
• Knowledge of RTI and Auto Enrolment are essential as well as the ability to understand and break down payslips and re perform tax calculations manually.