Payroll Advisor - Either STAR or Brightpay experience

Permanent position

Based in Maidstone, Kent - Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite

Salary up to £30,000 plus quarterly bonus scheme

• Candidates will need at least 5 years experience in Payroll and experience with either STAR or Brightpay. This role is Hybrid working but full onsite attendance would be required for the first few months until you are fully trained.

• Ability to calculate SMP or SSP manually which are two key areas in Payroll that we would require as an absolute minimum

• Ideally candidates who are payroll advisors who have completed the whole payroll process.

• The whole payroll process would be the following points:

• Receive and process data

• Understand and advise clients on auto enrolment pensions

• Calculate all Statutory Payments (SMP, SSP, SPP etc)

• Calculate holiday pay

• Process EPS and FPS submissions

• Communication with HMRC to resolve problems

To work collaboratively with the team of payroll advisers, processing payrolls for clients, keeping accurate employee records and handling general office administration. Assist the Payroll Manager to ensure the efficient running of the team, supporting the development and implementation of robust systems and processes, providing payroll advice and support to existing and prospective clients.

GENERIC COMPANY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Present a positive image of self and company at all times;

• Attend company meetings as required, including 1:1 assessments;

• Keep up to date with industry developments;

• Attain appropriate levels of competency as set by your line manager in your personal development plan and through regular in-house testing;

• Any other tasks and duties that may be reasonably required from time to time to assist in the running of
  the company

MAIN JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll

• Manage an allocated portfolio of payroll clients, working within a team to meet deadlines and ensure the accurate and efficient running of monthly, weekly, 2 weekly and 4 weekly pay runs.

• Ensure the internal payroll system (LENNY) is accurate and up to date across all client records.

• Liaise with clients via telephone and email, providing advice and guidance on all matters relating to payroll.

• Remain competent with HMRC guidance and updates and where necessary liaise with HRMC on behalf of clients.

Payroll Administration

• Dealing with allocated incoming & outgoing post.

• Printing and scanning of documentation including issuing of payslips, P45's & P60's.

• Uploading of monthly pension contributions via online provider portals.

• Processing BACs payments.

New Business

• Attend allocated new business client meetings either via telephone or face to face, working towards agreed annual targets.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough understanding of UK Payroll

• Either STAR or Brightpay experience

• 5 years experience in Payroll

• Full UK Driving License

• CIPP qualification is also advantageous but hands on experience and knowledge is valued just as highly.

Salary 30k + quarterly bonus scheme, commission payments for newly onboarded clients (20% on new sales, 10% on referrals to internal departments, HR and EB) and a suite of employee benefits.

Due to high demand we are only able to respond to applications that meet the required criteria