Star Payroll Officer

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team on a part-time contract. You will be responsible for processing client payrolls, ensuring compliance with all statutory deadlines, and preparing year-end returns. The ideal candidate has expertise in Star or Iris software, strong customer service skills, and experience managing payroll processes. This role offers a friendly work environment and would require approximately 21 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a payroll officer with Star or Iris software.
• Proven ability to manage client payrolls accurately and effectively.
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Take ownership of client portfolios and manage communications.
• Prepare monthly payslips and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with year-end returns and compliance filings.
• Liaise with HMRC for queries and setup new PAYE schemes.

Skills

Star or Iris software knowledge

Payroll processing

Client liaison

Statutory compliance

Job description

Payroll Officer - Star

This well established accountants and consultants have an excellent market reputation and an extremely friendly work environment. They are now looking for an experienced payroll officer with Star or Iris knowledge to join them on a two to three month initial contract working twenty one hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with payroll procedures and using the software designated by the firm.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients with an expectation to meet with the client as and when required, including attending meetings at clients' premises, and regular discussions via conference calls.
• Prepare monthly payslips for client employees and directors and submit these in accordance with the requirements of the clients.
• Assist the Client Payroll Manager to make such arrangements for the payment of client payroll wages, salaries and statutory payments as are required by agreement and statute, in a timely fashion.
• Comply, on behalf of clients, with all statutory filings within the deadlines set.
• Prepare Year End returns for clients, including P60s, P11Ds and PSA's, ensuring that all the correct forms are completed and submitted by the appropriate deadlines.
• Prepare schedules to ensure that all information is received on time and passed to HMRC before the deadline date.
• Quality assurance and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with advice and guidance and answer queries arising from the Payroll Assistants.
• Liaising with HMRC and other government agencies to answer any queries arising.
• Set up new PAYE scheme with HMRC.