As a Payroll Advisor you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to provide a comprehensive payroll processing service by meeting weekly and monthly payroll deadlines whilst supporting internal employees through offering advice around payments/deductions, communicating effectively with stakeholders and driving process improvements.
For the right individual, the Payroll Advisor position offers a career in a multi-site, national organisation, giving the opportunity for future Team Leader status through personal growth and development.
With our aim to be a flexible employer, this role offers hybrid working.
Main Duties include:
1. Processing monthly payroll
2. Processing statutory payments and deductions
3. Pension administration and reconciliations
4. Supporting with time and attendance
5. Providing a confidential service to employees at all levels
6. Submission of year end, P60 and P11D doc's
7. Supporting with company car and other salary sacrifice scheme's
8. In the absence of the Payroll Manager, ensure the pre-payroll processing tasks are completed, the payrolls are run, and the post processing tasks completed, all in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including the submission and retrieval of files to/from HMRC.
9. In the absence of the Payroll Manager, balancing the net payment for the payroll and the monthly Payroll reconciliation.
10. Support the Payroll Manager in ensuring the skills and experience of the payroll team are mapped and gaps in knowledge are closed where there may be an impact on service delivery.
11. Researching new initiatives where efficiency and customer experience can be improved across systems, processes, and ways of working.
12. Communicating throughout the Payroll team, broader HR, and the business, all changes to statutory and legislative requirements.
13. Build excellent working relationships with Business Leaders and key stakeholders
14. Keep personal knowledge up to date through external networking and attending conferences, bringing back leading edge and innovative Payroll thinking, and sharing this with the team and HR Leadership.
Working hours:
25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with some flexibility around start and finish times.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working in end-to-end payroll, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation
What you'll need to succeed:
15. Some in-house payroll experience would be beneficial however not essential
16. CIPP qualification is desirable
17. Whilst a recognised Payroll qualification would be preferred, we would consider applications where equivalent knowledge and expertise has been obtained via experience
18. Knowledge and experience of recent/current legislation is paramount.
19. A capable and proactive professional who is committed to delivering a first-class internal/external service
20. Excellent understanding and experience of working with Payroll systems, where previous knowledge of iTrent is preferable.
21. A clear respect for confidentiality
22. Able to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
23. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with key stakeholders
What we offer:
24. 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday and opportunity to increase annual leave for time served
25. Online employee discount scheme including big discounts to local cinemas, theme park attractions, major retailers and much more
26. Healthcare cash plan
27. Company pension
28. Internal development programmes
29. Career progression opportunities
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK's leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.
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