Company Description
Berry Kearsley Stockwell (BKS) is a long-established accounting firm based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Founded in 1976, the firm specializes in accounting, taxation, auditing, payroll management, and financial consulting for businesses and individuals. Known for its expertise and client-focused approach, BKS delivers tailored financial solutions to support both small businesses and larger enterprises.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Payroll professional located in the in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. The Senior Payroll role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll processing for a diverse client base including payroll administration, payroll services, payroll taxes, and payroll processing on a day-to-day basis.
How you will contribute
* Work within a small team managing approximately 170 payrolls, ranging from 1 to 70 employees
* Process payrolls on a monthly, weekly, four-weekly, and fortnightly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Set up and close payroll schemes efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions for businesses
* Handle pension scheme setups, manage auto-enrollment duties, and oversee pension contribution uploads
* Prepare and submit CIS reports, ensuring subcontractor payments comply with HMRC regulations
* Conduct CIS subcontractor verifications to maintain accurate tax records and compliance
* Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs, handling payroll-related queries and submissions
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
* Act as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing expert advice and resolving any issues
* Support payroll audits, ensure accuracy in documentation, and contribute to process improvements for efficiency
What will you bring?
* Good knowledge of payroll systems and processes, ensuring efficient payroll management across various frequencies.
* Understanding of Auto-enrolment compliance, including pension scheme setup and ongoing duties.
* Experience with New Starter and Leaver processes, ensuring accurate payroll adjustments and submissions.
* Familiarity with CIS reporting and subcontractor verification to maintain compliance with HMRC regulations.
* Basic knowledge of relevant payroll software, preferably BrightPay, with the ability to adapt to new systems as required.
* Strong communication skills to effectively address payroll-related queries from clients and liaise with HMRC when necessary.
* Attention to detail and a methodical approach to ensure accuracy in payroll calculations, reporting, and compliance.
* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion, maintaining client trust and data security.
* Understanding of manual payroll calculations, including deductions for Tax, National Insurance, and statutory payments.
* Proactive approach to staying updated on payroll legislation changes and implementing necessary updates in practice.
Role: Full time – Senior Payroll
Salary: depending upon experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm with one hour lunch break.