Overview
Are you an experienced payroll professional in search of a new challenge? Your opportunity awaits!
We are presently seeking a skilled individual to join our Payroll Team at our Chelmsford office. In this role, you will assist with processing the monthly payroll system, managing ledgers and journals, and preparing annual returns for HMRC. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing salary changes for staff members, once approved by the relevant line authority and HR Manager.
How You'll Make An Impact
* Assist in producing the monthly payroll on a timely and accurate basis, including uploading payslips onto Oracle each month.
* Administer the salaries control ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
* Reconcile monthly income tax and NI balances for review by the HR Manager before submission to the Accounts department, so payment can be made to HMRC.
* Administer season ticket arrangements for staff and ensure the appropriate deduction is made from payroll; assist with the monthly season ticket ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
* Assist with year-end processes for submission to HMRC.
* Produce P11Ds annually in a timely and accurate manner, providing a copy of each P11D to the appropriate staff member.
* Handle telephone enquiries promptly, referring queries outside own knowledge to the appropriate person.
* Liaise with other departments within the Company as required (e.g., Accounts, IT).
* Keep up-to-date with changes in payroll and taxation legislation that may impact processing and payment of remuneration.
* Ensure payroll files are in good order and that all communications with employees and outside companies are accurately recorded as per the Company’s Professional Standards Manual.
* Exercise judgement when reviewing payroll files, referring to a senior colleague where appropriate.
* Ensure payroll procedures maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley standards and requirements.
* Provide assistance to employees with any queries or requests for clarification that may occur.
* Assist in other areas of the Company’s business as required.
* Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures.
* Take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values.
* Take remedial action for any shortcomings.
About You
* Detailed understanding of payroll
* Oracle Payroll/HR software expertise
* Understanding and knowledge of banking methods and accounting principles
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet deadlines
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to construct effective written communications, including letters
* Confident and effective telephone skills
* Accurate data input skills
* IT Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, Oracle payroll/HR software package
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Compensation And Benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, Gallagher offers a wide range of benefits. The minimum core benefits include:
* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days
* Defined contribution pension scheme with Gallagher contribution
* Life insurance (4x basic annual salary, up to 10x with options)
* Income protection (up to 50% of annual income, with options to top up)
* Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include: three fully paid volunteering days per year, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Share incentive plan, critical illness cover, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, voucher portal access, emergency back-up family care, and more.
Inclusion And Diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business. Gallagher embraces diverse identities and talents to better serve clients and communities. We are Disability Confident Committed and strive to provide an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
We understand applicants may have disabilities and may require reasonable adjustments. Please contact us for support during the application process.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all and oppose discrimination on any protected characteristic under applicable laws.
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