Payroll Specialist, Business Advisory (Guernsey)

Grant Thornton Limited; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Limited is hiring a Business Advisory Payroll Officer in Guernsey. The role involves processing a portfolio of client payrolls, collating timesheets, and preparing reports for clients. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage payroll processes effectively.

Responsibilities include maintaining client records and responding to queries, alongside developing knowledge of payroll legislation. Previous office experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process a portfolio of client payrolls timely.
• Collate timesheets and payroll records accurately.
• Prepare payroll reports for clients.

Skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to learn and develop technical knowledge of payroll legislation

Good communication and interpersonal skills

PC literate with knowledge of payroll software

Job description

Business Advisory Payroll Officer

Department: Business Advisory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guernsey

Description

Purpose: To process a portfolio of client payrolls on a monthly or weekly basis as required.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• To process a portfolio of client payrolls as required which will include:

- Collate timesheets and appropriate payroll records
- Input timesheets to payroll system
- Calculate pay for the period
- Prepare payroll reports from the payroll system for review and approval
- Provide client with relevant payroll reports and payslips in a timely manner
- Update and maintain client employee information as required
- Ensure all required information is held for each payroll client and their employees
- File CER/ETI/SS returns within the required timeframes
• Respond to any client queries in a timely manner
• Assist with the general team administration as capacity allows
• Assist with the development of the payroll service line

Skills:

• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to learn and develop technical knowledge and understanding of current payroll legislation and statutory regulations in the Channel Islands
• Is a team player, but also able to work alone and be a self-starter with a flexible and proactive approach coupled with an ability to manage own time, work under pressure and to deadlines
• Has good communication, interpersonal, planning and organising skills and is able to display initiative and lateral thinking coupled with good problem solving and analytical thinking ability
• Is PC literate with good working knowledge of Windows software and computer based payroll software

Qualifications/Experience

Previous experience working in an office environment would be desirable.