Payroll Specialist

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in Chesterfield as they look to recruit a Payroll Specialist into their business on an ongoing temporary basis with the possibility for permanency.Duties and Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:

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• Maintain accurate records, ensuring client data is updated in real-time
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• Prepare payrolls with high accuracy and to agreed timelines
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• Prepare and submit all required returns to HMRC deadlines
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• Comply with HMRC legislation, including implementation of changes to tax codes etc
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• Have a sound knowledge of all statutory payments and eligibility criteria, including undertaking training where necessary
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• Conduct a self-check of all prepared work prior to submission for audit
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• Where applicable provide the administration of client pension schemes, applying changes, producing reports and ensuring submission deadlines are met
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• Develop an extensive knowledge on differing pension schemes and current regulations, including undertaking training where necessary
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• Manage client expectations, including immediate notification where a deadline won’t be met, reasons why and an agreed solution, keeping the Payroll Manager updated
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• Perform all year end activities within the given deadlines, including the distribution of P60 documents
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• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills including prioritising own workload to meet all deadlines
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• Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships both internally and with clients including regular meetings to discuss ways we can improve our service
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• Respond to internal queries from colleagues in other departments and external queries from eligible third parties e.g. HMRC
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• Take ownership of client queries, responding thoroughly and in a timely manner
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• Use appropriate methods of communication to uphold GDPR compliance
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Person Specification:

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• Minimum 2 years experience
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• Accuracy and attention to detail
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• Professional and organised approach to work
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• Effective time management with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines
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• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
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• Good written and verbal communication skills
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• Excellent numeracy skills
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• Excellent customer service skills
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If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch or apply now!