PAYROLL EXECUTIVE - READING - HYBRID - UP TO £38K - PERMANENT
Robert Half are delighted to be working with a brilliant client who are looking for a permanent, full-time Payroll Executive to join their team offering up to £38k and hybrid working!
Responsibilities:
1. Manage the day-to-day processing of multiple weekly and monthly payrolls.
2. Handle starters, leavers, holiday pay, statutory payments and personal changes.
3. Ensure compliance with RTI and Auto Enrolment requirements.
4. Prepare and process year-end returns.
5. Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
6. Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, providing clear guidance.
7. Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required.
8. Work closely with the payroll team to deliver an excellent service to over 200 clients.
Requirements:
9. At least 3 years' payroll experience (ideally in a professional practice or multi-payroll environment).
10. Proven experience running payrolls from start to finish, including statutory calculations, RTI submissions and year-end procedures.
11. Strong working knowledge of Auto Enrolment.
12. Ability to understand payslips and re-perform manual tax calculations.
13. Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
14. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
15. Good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
16. A proactive, detail-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership of processes.
17. Experience with IRIS Payroll Professional (advantageous, but training can be provided).
18. Payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP) would be beneficial but are not essential.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.