Senior Payroll & Accounts Specialist

Dextra Group Plc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dextra Group Plc, a leading UK lighting manufacturer, is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end monthly payroll processes and related activities. You will handle data input, managment of starters/leavers, benefits, pensions, and compliance across the payroll cycle.

The role requires five years in a busy payroll environment, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency with Sage 50 Payroll, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting within HR/Finance collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience within a busy payroll environment is essential.
• Competence in payroll processes and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including formulas, data manipulation and analysis.
• Proficient in Sage 50 Payroll.
• Interest in using technology and automation to improve processes.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, multitask, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with large data volumes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completing end to end monthly payroll process.
• Input and validate payroll data including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Calculate and process Benefit in Kind and company benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and document changes with appropriate authorisation.
• Support year-end and statutory payroll activities.
• Produce and interpret payroll and T&A reports for stakeholders.
• Administer Auto Enrolment pension submissions and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Astrow Time & Attendance

Job description

Dextra Group Plc, a leading UK lighting manufacturer, is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end monthly payroll processes and related activities. You will handle data input, managment of starters/leavers, benefits, pensions, and compliance across the payroll cycle.

The role requires five years in a busy payroll environment, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency with Sage 50 Payroll, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting within HR/Finance collaboration.