Payroll Advisor
Department: Human Resources (Payroll)
Location: Guildford
Key Responsibilities
* Processing of two payrolls: two UK payrolls from start to creation of the new pay period.
* Work closely with the other Payroll colleagues to meet required deadlines.
* Ensure all starters and leavers are processed promptly and accurately on the payroll system.
* Prepare manual calculations where necessary.
* Calculate and process statutory payment calculations.
* Prepare and transmit BACS files in accordance with monthly deadlines.
* Process P11Ds on an annual basis.
* Manage pension, including auto‑enrolment, monthly pension assessments, payment of pension contributions, opt‑ins and opt‑outs.
* Process monthly journal data for Finance and assist reconciliation of the Payroll GL accounts.
* Complete year‑end processes and generate necessary reports.
* Make payments to HMRC, third parties and ad‑hoc payments to employees.
* Answer employee queries by phone, email, and face‑to‑face or MS Teams.
* Liaise with HR and Finance as required to fulfil the job role.
* Assist Payroll colleagues during annual audits.
* Provide feedback and be involved with process improvement.
* Keep the monthly tasks list and payroll manual up to date.
* Take on any additional work as required as the job evolves.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Good overall payroll knowledge including manual tax & NIC calculations, and statutory leave such as SMP and ShPP.
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
* Use own initiative and proactively resolve queries.
* Build relationships within HR, Finance and with employees.
* Strong attention to detail and able to multitask effectively.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* High level of computer skills, including quick adaptation to new software, and excellent Excel skills (Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables).
* Work calmly and effectively under pressure, meeting all deadlines.
* Listen and act on instructions promptly.
* Provide good customer service, giving employees quick and complete answers to queries.
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
* Willing to grow into the role and adapt as required.
Business Services Competencies
* Technical Excellence
* People and Team
* Client/Stakeholder Relationships
* Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
* Personal Effectiveness
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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